Internal Audit and Compliance Officer at GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON)

GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) is a policy-driven humanitarian, non-governmental organization that implements her program through a revitalized partnership. It is a non-profit organization with a mandate of making the lives of vulnerable people better, those affected by disaster or crisis. GPON is presently operating in the Northeastern regional part of Nigeria where we have reached over 100,000 lives with relief materials, child protection services. GBV mitigation services, livelihood skill-building, health services, and Education support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit and Compliance Officer

Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Full time

The Opportunity

• For the next 8 months, GPON with funding support from ECW-SCI, will be implementing an Education in Emergencies project in Zamfara and Kastina states, focusing on improving education in emergencies and protection outcomes for IDPs that involves timely and responsive protection monitoring, capacity building for government, education mainstreaming and stakeholders, awareness-raising on SGBV, case management, and child protection. 
• The intervention aims to guarantee that all individuals-men, women, boys, and girls, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and persons with disabilities-receive life-saving integrated responses, ensuring their safety within their communities and timely support in case of harm. 
• GPON will deliver comprehensive services encompassing education in emergencies, child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), and protection coordination, advocacy, and information for the affected populations under First Emergency Response to the Displaced Population in Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina States, Northwest Nigeria funded by Education Cannot Wait and jointly implemented under consortium led by SCI. 
• Hence we seek individuals who shared the same vision with us to join our team-GPON employees are dedicated to making a lasting difference by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions. 
• If you're passionate about creating solutions and driving change, join us in improving lives around the world for a brighter future.

Job Description
The Internal Audit and Compliance Officer will:

• Oversee and execute the internal audit function.
• Lead the compliance unit to ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Provide independent assurance on the adequacy of risk management, governance, and control processes.

Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit:

• Develop and implement an annual internal audit plan based on a risk assessment of GPON’s operations and activities.
• Conduct periodic audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies, and operational procedures.
• Review financial records, operational processes, and program activities to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and provide periodic updates to the Executive Director and Board.

Compliance:

• Ensure GPON’s activities align with organizational policies, donor regulations, and applicable legal standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews of key organizational processes, including procurement, financial management, and human resources.
• Develop and maintain a compliance framework, including policies, tools, and processes to mitigate risks.
• Serve as the focal point for donor audits and external compliance reviews, coordinating responses and actions as required.
• Provide training and capacity building to staff on compliance standards and best practices.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess risks within GPON’s operations and programs, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Develop and update the organization’s risk register, ensuring proactive monitoring of key risks.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on risk management and control improvements.

Governance Support:

• Support the Board and management in strengthening governance structures and processes.
• Ensure the organization adheres to statutory requirements, including tax and regulatory filings.

Deliverables:

• Comprehensive internal audit reports and compliance reviews.
• Annual internal audit plan and risk assessment.
• Updated compliance framework and risk register.
• Training sessions and workshops on compliance standards for staff.

This ToR sets the foundation for identifying a skilled professional to ensure GPON maintains high standards of accountability and compliance in its operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CISA, or CIA is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management within a non-profit or corporate setting.
• Strong knowledge of donor regulations, including USAID, EU, and UN agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing audit and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing and compliance methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in using audit management and accounting software.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Behaviours (Values in Practice):
Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling GPON values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for GPON, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Salary and Conditions

• N700,000 - N1,000,000 Monthly.
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. 
• The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

Application Closing Date
7th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than three  pages). Both must be in English.
• GPON provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
• GPON encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.