Care Best Initiative (CBI) Job Advertisement – Internal/External
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Borno State, Northeast, Nigeria
Vacancy: 1
Department: Finance
Reports to: Program Manager
Responsible for: Internal Control and Accountability
About Care Best Initiative (CBI):
CBI is a government-registered, woman-led, and youth-driven national NGO founded in 2019. Our mission is to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity for vulnerable groups, including children, adolescents, women, and People with Disabilities (PWD), during crises and disasters. We operate in Northeast (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Bauchi) and Northwest (Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi) Nigeria, implementing donor and self-funded projects in Health, Education, Nutrition, Protection, WASH, and Food Security & Livelihood. CBI employs a multi-sectorial, community-inclusive approach, partnering with ministries, local/international organizations, and CSO networks to advocate for systemic change and promote equitable development.
Purpose of Role:
The Internal Audit and Compliance Officer will oversee the internal audit function and lead compliance efforts to ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards. This role provides independent assurance on risk management, governance, and control processes, advising management on risk mitigation.
Job Description/Principal Accountabilities:
Internal Audit:
- Develop and implement an annual internal audit plan based on risk assessments.
- Conduct periodic audits to evaluate internal controls, compliance, and operational procedures.
- Review financial records, processes, and program activities for accuracy and integrity.
- Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
- Monitor implementation of audit recommendations, updating the Executive Director and Board.
Compliance:
- Ensure alignment with organizational policies, donor regulations, and legal standards.
- Conduct compliance reviews of procurement, financial management, and HR processes.
- Develop and maintain a compliance framework with policies and tools to mitigate risks.
- Coordinate donor audits and external compliance reviews.
- Provide staff training on compliance standards and best practices.
Risk Management:
- Identify and assess operational and program risks, recommending mitigation strategies.
- Develop and update the organization’s risk register for proactive monitoring.
- Advise leadership on risk management and control improvements.
Governance Support:
- Strengthen governance structures and processes for the Board and management.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax and regulatory filings.
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive audit reports and compliance reviews.
- Annual internal audit plan and risk assessment.
- Updated compliance framework and risk register.
- Staff training sessions on compliance standards.
Behaviors (Values in Practice):
- Accountability: Holds self and team accountable for decisions, resource management, and delivering results while modeling CBI’s values.
- Ambition: Sets challenging goals, encourages personal and team development, and thinks strategically.
- Collaboration: Builds effective relationships, values diversity, and is approachable.
- Creativity: Encourages innovative solutions and disciplined risk-taking.
Job Holder Entry Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
- Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA) highly preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 4 years in internal audit, compliance, or risk management in a non-profit setting.
- Strong knowledge of donor regulations (USAID, EU, UN agencies).
- Experience in developing audit and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
- High integrity and ethical conduct.
Skills:
- Expertise in risk-based auditing and compliance methodologies.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in audit management and accounting software.
- Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationships.
- Comfortable in a proactive senior management role.
- Ability to identify and communicate problems with proposed solutions.
- Effective in a complex, loosely structured work environment.
- Committed to staff training and development.
Key Behaviors:
- Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
- Alignment with CBI’s values (empathy, integrity, service).
- Collaborative in multicultural settings.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proactive, initiative-driven, and able to handle stress with minimal supervision.
Key Relationships:
Internal: Program Coordinator, Finance and Support Services team, various CBI departments (funding, MEAL, logistics, procurement).
External: Partners, consultants, service providers, government agencies, community leaders, and other NGOs.
How to Apply:
Apply online at https://bit.ly/4kqbFnV by 22 July 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled early.
Note:
- Only online applications will be reviewed.
- Multiple submissions lead to automatic disqualification.
- CBI has a zero-tolerance policy for fraud, sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and child abuse.
- CBI promotes diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
- Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
