Society for Family Health is one of Nigeria’s largest non-governmental organisations. Founded in 1985 by three eminent Nigerians: Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Justice Ifeyinwa Nzeako, Pharmacist Dahiru Wali and Phil Harvey. Society for Family Health Nigeria has a mission to empower Nigerians, particularly the poor and vulnerable to lead healthier lives. Working with the private and public sectors, SFH adopts social marketing and behaviour change communication to improve access to essential health information, services, and products to motivate the adoption of healthy behaviours.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 7 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit , NGO/Non-Profit
Job Profile:
- This position will be responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, compliance with policies and procedures.
- S/he will develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.
Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
- Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes.
- Develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.
- Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA (Institute of Internal Audit) standards.
- Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.
- Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
- Organize and reference work papers for review by Award and Compliance Manager.
- Project Risk management
- Bank Reconciliation review.
- Field procurement review
- Maintain and enforce internal control procedures.
Qualifications/Experience:
- 1st Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA etc
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in financial compliance management, risk management and reporting.
- Very strong fundamental accounting skills
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Managing Resources
- Risk Management
- Intermediate IT skills
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting and audit procedures.
- Knowledge of USAID financial guidelines and cost principles
Skills and competencies:
- Relationship Management
- Persuasive communication and presentation
- Flexible Thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Personal motivation
- Results Orientation
- Continuous and Innovative learner
