Senior Compliance Officer at Family Health International (FHI 360)

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Posted 3 years ago

Title: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Abuja

Supervisor: Associate Director, Compliance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
Budget development skills with multi funding sources and general ledger skills.
Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software and database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.
Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
Work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
Routine coordination with FHI 360 employees and consultants, NACA and GFA on-site and in the field.
Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations.
Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
Maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgment and decision-making to execute duties and responsibilities.
Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data.
Strong understanding of risk management and internal control issues.
Good communication and report writing skills.
Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
Time management skills, both in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background.
Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to use software tools to present data clearly and concisely.
Ability to travel a minimum of 50%.

Qualifications and requirements:

BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience.
Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 – 5 years relevant experience.
3-5 years’ experience in internal control functions.
Familiarity with Global Fund Procurement and Financial policies
CPA, ACA, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is an advantage.