New Incentives is a US-based nonprofit committed to implementing health-related cash transfer programs to save lives in developing countries. Operating in Nigeria, New Incentives gives pregnant women with at-risk pregnancies conditional cash transfers, which encourage them to follow medical advice and treatment so that their children are born healthy.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 2 years
- Location: Abia
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit, NGO/Non-Profit
Job Summary
- The Auditor will manage and optimize auditing activities for the assigned state, while also conducting objective unbiased audits of clinic operations and employee performance.
- The position is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s operations and controls are accurate and fully compatible with standards and regulations within the spheres of operations.
Position Responsibilities
Audit (80%)
- Provide accurate assessments and insightful recommendations. Assessing the operation’s compliance with the policies of the organization.
- Provide vigilant, insightful, and thorough assessments of the possibility of employee, clinic staff, or community member fraud.
- Talk with various stakeholders, including beneficiaries, to get feedback on program-related issues and gaps for the organization.
- Confidentially carry out on-ground investigations against specific employees or operational areas.
- Plan and review auditing activities, including reporting adherence to routine immunization procedure by clinic staff, and to program policies and cash management procedures by employees.
- Observe, report, and escalate security issues communicated by employees, caregivers, and stakeholders to the Senior Field Manager.
- Confirm and report that clinic gifts are being distributed as per the program schedule to stakeholders.
- Ensure the ABAE Progress Poster is being updated.
- Analyze risks related to fraud and financial loss and develop measures to reduce these risks.
- Ensure the timely completion of audits.
Special Audit (10%)
- Conduct special audit assignments related to specific cases that will be assigned, especially related to disciplinary situations.
Security Awareness (5%)
- Report all security incidents in areas of operations, including incidents that do not directly affect staff and/or operations.
- Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members as applicable on the field.
- Read and understand all Security documents within the context of operations, including SOPs and the Country Security Plan.
Other duties/Special Projects (5%)
- Other requests that may be assigned by Management.
Education and Work Experience
- BSc or HND in Accounting or Finance; master’s degree and professional certification (such as ICAN or ACCA) would be a bonus.
- Experience in analysis with a critical approach and good knowledge of auditing processes. Good expertise in risk management and compliance are required, as well as high reliability and strong organizational skills.
Skills and Competencies
- Preferably a candidate already based in Jigawa or Katsina State.
- 2+ years experience of working in an auditor position or as a field staff involved in operations activities.
- Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations.
- Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds.
- Detail-oriented and diligent professional.
- Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality.
- Very good communication skills in English and Hausa dialects (verbal and written).
- Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general.
- Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.
- Profound knowledge of auditing and control requirements and practices.
- Familiarity with accounting software.
