INTERNAL AUDIT - MANAGER AT SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH (SFH) | AUDIT JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber Internal Audit Manager to lead the audit and risk function within the SFH ecosystem. Based in Abuja, this mission-critical role serves as a Level 3 technical authority, responsible for safeguarding the organization’s assets, ensuring absolute compliance with donor regulations, and strengthening the internal control framework.

This is a mandate for a seasoned auditor who can move beyond simple "policing" to become a strategic partner to senior management. You will manage a multidisciplinary team to execute financial, operational, and IT audits, while proactively identifying risks in a high-pressure, donor-heavy environment. If you possess a "detective’s eye" for financial integrity and a track record in risk-based auditing, we invite you to lead our technical assurance.

Requirements:

1. Risk-Based Audit Planning & Execution

• Strategic Oversight: Design and execute a comprehensive annual audit plan covering diverse functions—Financial, Operational, Compliance, and Information Technology (IT).

• Risk Prioritization: Develop sophisticated risk assessment methodologies to identify high-impact areas and prioritize audit projects based on evolving organizational needs.

• Control Assessment: Critically evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and architect corrective measures to mitigate financial and operational leakages.

2. Compliance Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Regulatory Mastery: Ensure 100% compliance with Nigerian statutory laws, international accounting standards, and stringent donor-funded regulations (NGO/HMO).

• Communication & Insights: Prepare high-level, data-driven audit reports that provide executive management with actionable insights into risk management and governance.

• External Liaison: Act as the primary technical point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuring seamless coordination of third-party reviews.

3. Team Leadership & Forensic Investigations

• Capacity Building: Mentor and train the internal audit team on modern auditing methodologies, international standards, and IT-based audit tools (CAATs).

• Special Investigations: Lead high-stakes compliance reviews and fraud investigations as required, providing consulting services to management on sensitive risk matters.

• National Impact: Drive continuous improvement of the SFH risk management framework, requiring frequent travel to various field locations across Nigeria.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master’s Degree preferred).

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, compliance, and risk management.

• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of regulations within the Not-for-Profit (NGO), HMO, or Donor-Funded (USAID, Global Fund, etc.) sectors is highly desirable.

Mandatory & Advantageous Certifications

• Highly Advantageous: Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CFE.

• The IT Edge: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is a distinct advantage for modern IT-audit requirements.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Precision: Ability to identify patterns of non-compliance and financial irregularities within complex datasets.

• Ethical Leadership: Unwavering integrity with the ability to manage sensitive investigations and auditee relationships.

• Strategic Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to present critical findings to the Board and Senior Management with clarity and candor.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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