COMPLIANCE OFFICER JOB AT MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH (MSH) | COMPLIANCE OFFICER JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Job Description:

1. Internal Control & Asset Safeguarding

• Independent Appraisals: Develop evaluation tools and carry out verifications of the effectiveness of MSH and donor policies across all project financial resources.

• Risk Mitigation: Review the reliability of financial reporting and the efficiency of operations to ensure project assets are fully safeguarded.

• Advisory & Quality: Monitor operational quality standards and ensure "Value for Money" is achieved in all procurement and programmatic activities.

2. Auditing & Compliance Monitoring

• Field Assessments: Plan and perform internal assessments to ensure that financial guidelines from the Global Fund and MSH are strictly implemented across Nigerian offices.

• Audit Follow-up: Track and enforce the implementation of recommendations from both internal and external auditors to ensure continuous improvement.

• Knowledge Gap Analysis: Identify staff training needs regarding donor policies and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the team's compliance capacity.

3. Investigations & Ethical Governance

• Fraud Investigation: Under the direction of the Senior Compliance Officer, conduct thoroughly documented investigations into whistleblower cases and suspected fraud or mismanagement.

• Reporting: Interface directly with the Director of Governance and Entity Management on sensitive cases, ensuring high-level confidentiality and accuracy.

• Transparency: Promote MSH’s ethics and values, ensuring integrity and trust remain the foundation of all project operations.

Requirements:

• Managing through Systems: Proven ability to analyze complex financial systems and identify control weaknesses.

• Investigative Rigor: Experience in conducting documented investigations with a focus on objectivity and evidence.

• Regulatory Agility: In-depth knowledge of Nigerian law as it pertains to financial management and NGO operations.

Behavioral Attributes

• Integrity & Trust: Unwavering ethical standards and the ability to handle ambiguity with political savvy.

• Communication: Professional proficiency in English with excellent written communication skills for high-level reporting.

• Adaptability: Ability to maintain team relationships while enforcing strict compliance standards.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Availability to travel domestically up to 50% to monitor MSH GF-Malaria Nigeria offices. International travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related area. (An advanced degree is preferred).

• Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in compliance, risk management, or audit.

• Sector Expertise: Extensive familiarity with Global Fund and/or US Government (USAID, CDC) grant rules and regulations is mandatory. Experience in international development programs is highly preferred.

• Certification: Professional certification in Accounting (ICAN/ACCA), Internal Audit (CIA), or Fraud Examination (CFE) is strongly desired.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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