Risk and Compliance Officer at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)


Global Village Healthcare Initiative For Africa

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is a Non-governmental, Non-for profit humanitarian/Developmental organization which started in 2014. We deliver assistance and protection to affected populations before, during and after crisis situations.

  • Experience 2 – 3 years
  • Location Borno
  • City Maiduguri

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Establish risk-based audits  within all operational activities of GHIV Africa, advise on internal control and participate in enhancing internal audit standards and practices.
  • Design and implement ,and continuously review audit schedule and procedures. Continually communicate key organizational controls, policies, approval limits within the company.
  • Document audit evidence (on fraudulent activities) arising from audit and provide internal audit recommendations to the Finance and compliance manager/Executive Director for review and approval.
  • Conduct thorough and objective examination of financial transactions records. Review monthly reconciliation of all GL accounts by Finance department. Periodically review fund management / cash flow and investment appraisals of the company’s resources.
  • Conduct periodic internal audit of each department.
  • Prepare and present audit reports identifying weaknesses and suggesting new procedure, controls, and policies, of departments, unit and processes in the group.
  • Serve as liaison with external auditors (and relevant regulatory bodies) during external audits to meet their requirements and to resolve any issues identified.
  • Follow up on findings and recommendations made in the external auditor’s reports to determine if management has responded accordingly.

Financial Risk Management

  • Develop risk management strategies to mitigate identified risks.
  • Review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation.
  • Act as a facilitator in GHIV Africa risk management and carrying out reviews, thereby assisting management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
  • Review monthly variance computation and variance analysis as presented by HOD Finance, and report accordingly to the CEO.
  • Periodic review of compliance to relevant regulatory authorities.
  • Review tax management and compliance.

Controls

  • Evaluate and test controls in place to ensure areas for improvement are identified and risks minimized.
  • Periodically monitor process execution in operational areas.
  • Monitor quality of Internal and external processes for all departments and functions within the organization.
  • Conduct orientation of relevant parties on new processes, policies, and controls.
  • Address specific training and development needs to fill compliance gaps.
  • Monitor and control Operations.
  • Review matters relating to exit of staff.
  • Review handling of disciplinary issues by HR

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor degree in Business management, law, finance, business administration or any other relevant field.
  • Two to three years working experience in roles related to managing risk and compliances.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and attention detail.
  • Compliance and other professional certifications will be considered as an added advantage.

Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

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