Job Vacancy: Internal Audit & Compliance Officer at Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR)

 Job Vacancy: Internal Audit & Compliance Officer at Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR)

 Job Vacancy: Internal Audit & Compliance Officer at Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR)

About Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR)

Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR), previously known as Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR) Nigeria, is a passionate and committed indigenous non-profit organization focusing on controlling leprosy and tuberculosis in Nigeria. From 1978 to 2017, LTR functioned as a regional office of NLR Amsterdam, working tirelessly to combat these diseases.

Job Title: Internal Audit & Compliance Officer

Job Type: Full Time

• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years
• Location: Jos, Plateau State
• Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
• Scheduled Work Time: Monday to Friday (Flexibility, willingness to travel and work weekends required)
• Closing Date: Sunday, 12th January 2025

Job Summary

The Internal Audit & Compliance Officer at LTR is responsible for ensuring that the organization and its employees comply with all relevant laws, regulations, internal policies, and donor guidelines. This role involves independently evaluating the financial and operational environment of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. The key responsibilities of the Internal Audit & Compliance Officer include, but are not limited to:
2. Authorization and Approval Controls: Ensure that authorization and approval controls are adequate and properly implemented.
3. Policy and Procedure Review: Conduct reviews of existing organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
4. Training and Orientation: Conduct virtual training and orientation for program staff, updating them on the organization and donor's policies, processes, and procedures.
5. Audits and Investigations: Conduct audits and internal investigations proactively to identify potential compliance issues.
6. Compliance Reporting: Report significant compliance issues and risks to executive management, recommending solutions where necessary
7. Audit Planning: Develop annual risk-based audit plans and schedules.
8. Documentation: Document key processes, risks, and controls within the organization.
9. Internal Control Testing: Perform walkthroughs and test internal controls to assess their effectiveness.
10. Gap Analysis: Identify control gaps and deficiencies through testing and interviews.
11. Accuracy and Compliance: Review company records, reports, systems, and procedures for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
12. Audit Reporting: Prepare comprehensive written audit reports on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
13. Management Presentation: Present audit findings to management and the PR (Public Relations).
14. Corrective Actions Follow-Up: Conduct follow-ups on the implementation of corrective actions.
15. Cost Control: Ensure costs are budgeted, reasonable, allowable, allocable, and supported.
16. Documentation Verification: Examine and verify all supporting documentation, including reports, statements, records, eligibility, and appropriate authorization.
17. Report Preparation: Prepare reports and preserve documentation pertaining to work performed for internal records.
18. Audit Follow-Up: Follow up on PR's IA&C (Internal Audit & Compliance), LFA (Local Fund Agent), GF (Global Fund), and external audit findings and recommendations.
19. Procurement Compliance: Ensure procurement processes align with the Procurement Policy, with particular attention paid to supplier selection processes and contract execution.
20. Retirement Guidelines: Ensure staff retirements are in line with retirement guidelines and policies.
21. Monthly Reconciliation: Ensure monthly reconciliations are done and reviewed by the compliance team as required.
22. Tax Compliance: Ensure Withholding Tax (WHT) is deducted on all contracts for supplies and services and promptly remitted to the State Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
23. Fixed Assets Management: Review the fixed assets register to ensure completeness and proper tagging of all assets.
24. Training and Spot Checks: Perform training and outreach spot checks regularly.
25. Communication: Communicate regularly with PR to ask for clarifications and support when required.
26. Additional Duties: Perform any other duties that the supervisor may assign.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

1. Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree or HND in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline
2. Professional Certification: ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certifications are added advantages.
3. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of auditing experience with a strong knowledge of audit methodology.

Skills:

1. Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
2. High attention to detail with organizational skills.
3. Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Excellent presentation skills.
6. Strong knowledge of risk assessment and auditing techniques.
7. High level of confidentiality and integrity.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and CV in a single Word file to: Info@ltrnigeria.org. This job advert closes 14 days from the date of publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted