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 to affected populations before, during and after crisis situations. GHIV Africa was founded to mitigate the health deficit in Africa and to provide all forms of assistance leading to improved quality of life.

The organization is equally poised to support the delivery of healthcare services at the doorsteps of every African village by bridging the gap between primary health care delivery and tertiary health care services through a robust referral system. We offer assistance in need to the most vulnerable population regardless of their religion, race, gender and or political affiliation. Our decisions as an organization are not based on political, economic or religious interest but solely on needs of the affected population.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time
Reporting line: Executive Director
Duration of contract: 12 Months

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’s 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.

Application Closing Date
26th January, 2024