About GPON: GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a nonprofit group working to improve the lives of vulnerable women and children. They focus on providing education, psychosocial support, and services in areas such as water and sanitation, gender-based violence, child protection, nutrition, and public health.
Position: Internal Auditor and Compliance Associate
- Location: Maiduguri, Borno
- Type: Full-Time, 6 months
- Experience: 1 – 3 years
Application Deadline: September 6, 2024, at midnight (GMT)
Job Summary: The Internal Auditor and Compliance Associate helps ensure that the organization’s internal controls, risk management, and governance are effective. This role involves conducting audits, preparing reports, and suggesting improvements to help the organization operate efficiently and follow all rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Audit Planning and Execution:
- Help create and follow the annual audit plan.
- Conduct financial and compliance audits based on set standards.
- Evaluate how well internal controls and risk management are working.
- Audit Documentation and Reporting:
- Prepare clear and detailed audit documents and reports.
- Summarize findings, risks, and recommendations in reports for management.
- Communicate audit results to management and stakeholders.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
- Identify risks and weaknesses in the organization’s processes.
- Work with management to develop risk reduction strategies.
- Track the implementation of audit recommendations to resolve issues.
- Compliance and Regulatory Review:
- Ensure the organization follows internal policies and donor regulations.
- Support audits related to grants and donor-funded projects.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Help improve audit methods and tools.
- Assist in training staff on internal controls and compliance.
- Encourage a culture of improvement and accountability.
- Collaboration and Support:
- Work with different departments to understand their processes and offer guidance.
- Support external audits by providing necessary documents.
- Assist in special projects or investigations as needed.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar area.
- Professional certification (e.g., CIA, ICAN) is a plus.
- At least 2 years of experience in auditing or compliance, preferably in the NGO sector.
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit procedures.
- Familiarity with donor regulations (e.g., USAID, DFID).
- Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team in a multicultural environment.
- High integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with financial audits in NGOs.
- Knowledge of data analytics and tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA).
- Excellent project management abilities and capacity to manage multiple tasks.
- Experience in training staff on internal controls.
Note: GPON is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Employees must follow GPON’s values and principles, including policies on beneficiary protection, anti-fraud, child safeguarding, anti-workplace harassment, fiscal integrity, and anti-retaliation.