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FHI 360/NIGERIA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Abuja

Supervisor: Associate Director, Compliance

Basic Functions:

Under the direction of Associate Director Compliance, the position holder will carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which FHI 360 and funders’ resources are managed and take necessary steps to mitigate general risks to the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, adequacy of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and the safeguard of assets within FHI360 Nigeria’s policy framework.
• Plan, perform and report back on compliance reviews to ensure that financial control, financial guidelines of donor organizations and other control procedures are in place and are being properly implemented and managed within FHI360 Nigeria’s offices.
• Advise and monitor quality standards and value for money and make recommendations for improvement.
• Test internal controls, target in particular high-risk areas; document any weaknesses and their impact and make recommendations to address these weaknesses.
• Follow up on the implementation of compliance review recommendations and management action plans.
• Supports management in the development of action plans to enhance performance in compliance and risk management including fraud, waste and abuse.
• For each assignment, prepare a written report to present issues observed and conclusions to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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  • Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
  • Budget development skills with multi funding sources and general ledger skills.
  • Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software and database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.
  • Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
  • Work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
  • Routine coordination with FHI 360 employees, consultants, and partners off-site and in the field.
  • Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations.
  • Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
  • Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
  • Maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgment and decision-making to execute duties and responsibilities.
  • Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data.
  • Strong understanding of governance, risk management and control issues.
  • Good communication and report writing skills.
  • Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
  • Time management skills, both in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background.
  • Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 50%.

    Qualifications and requirements:

    • BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 7 – 9 years relevant experience.
    • Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience.
    • 5-7 years’ experience in internal control functions.
    • Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 and other donors’ procurement and financial policies.
    • CPA, ACA, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is an advantage.

      Safeguarding:

      FHI 360 is committed to provide a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protecting vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and sub-recipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.

      This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

      FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

      Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

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