Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF) is a regional non- Governmental Organisation that focuses on the following thematic areas ; Migration, Public Health, Education, Democratic Governance, livelihood, Climate Change and Environment.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Auditor / Compliance Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The Internal Auditor / Compliance Manager will ensure adherence to financial, regulatory, and operational standards.
- This role will monitor internal controls, assess compliance risks, and collaborate with management to maintain accountability and transparency across the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement annual audit plans in collaboration with External Auditors and the Finance Department, ensuring quarterly reviews for internal and statutory audits.
- Independently conduct periodic audits of grants, functions, departments, and partners, including special audits or investigations as requested by management or the Board.
- Review financial, operational, and program activities of sub-recipients and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract terms, donor rules, and regulations.
- Ensure segregation of responsibilities among employees to minimize the risk of errors or inappropriate actions.
- Oversee and ensure that all financial transactions are properly authorized, approved, and aligned with organizational goals.
- Supervise the review and documentation of all financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with statutory agencies and donors, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing, anti-corruption, and data protection standards.
- Coordinate timely submission of departmental reports to the Executive Director, advising on compliance levels and potential risks with action plans for mitigation.
- Ensure organizational compliance with global financial reporting guidelines and transparency standards.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance roles, preferably within the development or public sector.
- Strong understanding of audit methodologies, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
- Demonstrated experience in multi-stakeholder engagement and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Expertise in evaluating financial and operational controls to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and research skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Proficiency in audit management systems, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Application Closing Date
17th December, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications & Cover Letters (not more than one page, specifying the motivation for the Application) to: [email protected] using “Internal Auditor / Compliance Manager” as the subject of the mail.
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