Internal Audit & Compliance Officer at Care Best Initiative (CBI)

Borno

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Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a fast-growing, woman-led, and youth-driven Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019 and presently operational in states within North-East, Nigeria. Our objectives are to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations; and to promote the right of children, women and vulnerable people in the society. Our actions are multi-sectorial inclined, gender-sensitive, and socially inclusive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Audit & Compliance Officer

Location: Borno

Department: Finance
Reports to: Program Manager
Responsible for: Internal Control and Accountability
Job type: Contract

Purpose of the Role

  • The Internal Audit and Compliance Officer will oversee and execute the internal audit function in the organization.
  • S/he will 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 and report to management on how to mitigate possible risks.

Job Description & Accountabilities
Rank: 100% of Time
The Internal Audit and Compliance Officer’s primary responsibility is to:
Internal Audit:

  • Develop and implement an annual internal audit plan based on a risk assessment of CBI’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.
  • 5Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and provide periodic updates to the Executive Director and Board.

Compliance:

  • Ensure CBI’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 CBI’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. 2. 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 JD sets the foundation for identifying a skilled professional to ensure CBI maintains high standards of accountability and compliance in its operations.
  • Behaviours (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

  • Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling CBI’s 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 share their personal vision for CBI, engage and motivate others.
  • Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

  • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners
  • Values diversity and 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 100%

Job Holder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
  • Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA is highly preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in internal audit, compliance, or risk management within a non-profit 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.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

  • 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.
  • Must be comfortable being a proactive member of the top management team.
  • Must seek to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management appropriate to effect solutions.
  • Must be able to function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
  • Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization.
  • Must be committed to staff training and development.

Key Behaviours:

  • Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
  • Willingness to align with CBI’s core values, including empathy, integrity, and a commitment to service.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Social and receptive (active listener).
  • High degree of integrity.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
  • Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
  • Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
  • High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Key Relationships (excluding own line manager and staff)
Internal:

  • Program Coordinator
  • Finance and Support Services team
  • Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, MEAL, finance, logistics and procurement, etc.)

External:

  • Partners
  • Consultants
  • Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
  • Government agencies
  • Community leaders/CBOs

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2025.

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

Note

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early
  • Only applications submitted online will be reviewed
  • Only one application email should be submitted as multiple submissions will be tantamount to automatic disqualification
  • By submitting your application for this position, you agree to CBI ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse, and Child Abuse
  • Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
  • Care Best Initiative (CBI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
  • Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.