Job Title: Compliance Assistant
Location: Akure, Nigeria
Recruiter: Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) Nigeria
Overall Job Purpose: He/She will report to the Board of Trustees and the CEO. H/She ensures that all finance and accounting policies, budget control, payroll administration, procurement and administrative policies are fully complied with as stated in the Standard operating policies of the organisation.
Main Task:
• Ensure compliance with EHAI policies, SOPs and applicable local laws.
• Initiate development of compliance/internal audit work tools
• Review all entries posted into the NAV 13 ERP software; Petty cash book, cash books, Receivables, Payables, ledger accounts etc.
• Review and monitor sub-contract agreement implementation.
• Review sites' financial reports using tracker sheet to monitor payments, budget and actual
• Develop and regularly update sites payments lists.
• Follow up with finance unit on reimbursement of retired site funds
• Initiate review of SOPs for continuous update.
• Develop annual audit plan for the unit and follow up on the execution.
• Carry out regular review of EHAI's level of compliance to donors' requirements, Nigeria Government legislation and any other applicable laws.
• Constantly monitoring approval granted from funders on restricted funds.
• Review vouchers on every grant to ensure complete and accurate documentation.
• Check the frequency of PAYEE & WHT remittance to the appropriate authority.
• Review HR operations by establishing the process of recruitment, employee pension and NHF remittance etc.
• Review state office reports against monthly work plan and budget.
• Confirm authenticity and validity of all supporting documents.
• Carry out cash count at the state office on a quarterly basis.
• Carry out regular cash count at the head office.
• Carry out pre and post payment review on procurement documents.
• Review all travel retirements.
• Carry out monthly review on payroll, NHF, pension and other deductions.
• Submit monthly report.
• Follow up on Management Control Report.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Compliance Officer will have skills and experience sufficient to identify potential issues within a variety of compliance areas (Finance, resource utilization, etc.).
• The Compliance Officer will be able to remain objective and function independently within the organization team. Advanced knowledge of auditing principles and practical experience of carrying out internal audits is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility, high sense of objectivity organization and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity is required.
• Ability to negotiate, manage resources, train staff and partners in financial standard operating procedures.
• Good communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Good management and supervisory skills
• Good knowledge of computer application. Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing and other presentation software required.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment.
• Passion and commitment to NGO and professional value.
• Ability to manage and work independently and efficiently.
• Flexibility towards working hours.
• Ability to multitask.
Qualification and Requirements:
• University First Degree, HND or its equivalent in Accountancy or any related field and an advanced University degree in appropriate field or professional accounting qualification (e.g. ICAN, ACCA).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in audit function of a best-practice organisation, preferably in an international NGO.
• Experience in electronic data processing and sound knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage.
• Practical experience in NAV ERP 13 software is desirable.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV in PDF Format to ceo@ehainigeria.org
Deadline: 13.11.2013
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