- Company: Sahei Gender Development Initiative
- Location: Borno and Yobe, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Sahei Gender Development Initiative (SGDI) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization incorporated in 2014. We are seeking an Internal Control and Compliance Officer to advise on additional controls in areas of weakness. The role focuses on protecting the organization’s assets, funds, and reputation while ensuring compliance with donor guidelines and policies. You will also be involved in reviewing dishonest practices and code of conduct concerns as delegated by management.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control systems.
- Conduct regular checks, process reviews, and analyze financial statements to mitigate non-compliance risks.
- Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders, including staff, vendors, and auditors.
- Assist in risk assessments and track review findings to confirm implementation of mitigating measures.
- Conduct spot-audit tests on donor requirement compliance in finance, HR, logistics, and operations.
- Plan and lead audits, following up on internal and external audit action plans.
- Lead fraud investigations, document evidence, and ensure reports meet SGDI standards.
- Flag significant internal control weaknesses to management with actionable recommendations.
- Deliver training on internal controls, risk mitigation, anti-corruption, and fraud prevention.
- Travel on a quarterly basis for supervisory oversight and review of project activities in field offices.
Requirements
- Graduate of Finance, Accounting, or a related Business field.
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) is required.
- 7+ years of related work experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a not-for-profit organization or private setting.
- Extensive experience in operational areas such as program/project management in an INGO context.
- Experience in risk-based auditing and compliance accounting.
- Ability to speak Hausa is strongly required.
- Excellent report writing skills in English.
- High accuracy, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link provided. Please attach your CV and Cover Letter, naming the file “Name_Position you applied for.” Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and only those meeting the requirements will be contacted.
