Internal Audit / Compliance Manager at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) - 6 Openings

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)”] a local not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit / Compliance Manager

Locations: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will work to improve WEWE control processes, risk management, and governance.
• S/he will maintain an integrated internal Audit system with up-to-date data from central and state offices for consolidation of information and reporting.
• S/he will review and ensure implementation of appropriate systems and controls that provide, complete documentation and accurate reporting.
• S/he will carry out pre and post-review of all financial expenditures.
• S/he will review CBO’s monthly certified expenditure reports.
• S/he will carry out internal control self-assessment on CBOs.
• S/he will perform monthly reviews and evaluations of financial records/reports and bank reconciliation statements.
• S/he will ensure WEWE and the donor’s assets are safeguarded.
• S/he will ensure that inventory record is up-to-date, complete, and accurate
• S/he will assist the organization in carrying out risk identification and timely reporting to the appropriate authority with improvement recommendations.
• S/he will timely investigate all cases of fraudulent practices and missing assets.
• S/he will prepare and present reports that reflect the audit’s results and document process and prepare an audit findings memorandum
• S/he will conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• S/he will engage in continuous knowledge development regarding the sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards
• S/he will periodically carry out Fraud Awareness and Prevention training for staff

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting or its recognized equivalent.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant e.g. a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or ACCA Certification.
• At least 5 years post NYSC experience and 4 years of professional qualification experience in an audit firm with at least two years of NGO experience auditing NGOs working on International donor-funded projects.
• Working knowledge of USG rules and regulation
• Hands-on experience working with the eight statutory bodies – NSITF, FIRS, State IRS (specially FCT State IRS), NHF, PENCOM, CAC, EFCC-SCUML, and Financial Reporting Council (FRC)
• Must be very strong in report writing – i.e., evidence that they have led audit assignments and have been the ones writing the final audit report for their audit firm.
• Must have experience writing quarterly audit reports to the board
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Excellent experience with financial systems and software i.e., quick books

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified individual should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.