Senior Audit & Compliance Officer at AfriLabs

Job Role & Person- Specification

AfriLabs is seeking to recruit a Senior Audit & Compliance Officer with a strong personality who will ensure that the organization adheres to and with all external regulations and internal policies. The ideal candidate will be able to develop and implement compliance programs, conduct risk assessments, monitor activities, and provide guidance to employees and the organization extensively.

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in compliance and be capable of delivering accurate and reliable audited & compliance reports to the team. 

Responsibilities: 

• To advise management on the organization’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• To create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Adopt a preventive approach towards potential operational or regulatory infractions.
• To develop an organization-wide risk management framework for the organization.
• To conduct routine spot checks, audits and investigations across departments, report any violations or breaches, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks. 
• Regularly audit organizational procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Assess the organization's operations to determine compliance risk.
• Ensure all employees are well-informed and up-to-date on the latest regulations and processes.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures in alignment with relevant laws and regulations while sensitizing the team.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into AfriLabs processes and systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records, documentation, and reports.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies and auditors during compliance audits and inspections.
• Implement compliance management within the organization.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of compliance programs and initiatives, making recommendations for continuous improvement.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Abilities: 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Criminal Justice or related field. Fraud management related certification (e.g. CFE) is a plus.
• Professional membership i.e ICAN, ICCA or related bodies.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Not less than 5 years experience working in a similar role preferably in a Non-profit organization. 

 Skills

• Excellent knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional & multi-cultural team environment.
• Integrity and strong ethical values.
• Computer fluency; highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience examining forensic, financial and electronic evidence.
• Extensive experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects in multicultural environment.

Working time/days: 9 AM- 5 PM; Monday to Friday