Grants & Compliance Officer Job at Health Systems Consult Limited

HSCL is registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (2009), the Tanzanian Registry of Companies (2014), the Office of Administration and registration in Sierra Leone (2015) and the Office of the Registration of Companies in Zambia (2016). HSCL has established offices in Nigeria, Tanzania and Sierra Leone and has also done work in several African countries including Cameroun, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mauritius, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zanzibar. In Nigeria, HSCL with it’s headquarters in Abuja, has offices in Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Borno, FCT, Kaduna, Kebbi, Lagos, Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Grants & Compliance Officer

Job Location: Sokoto
Division/Department: Compliance
Reporting: Director of Compliance
Type: Full-time/Non-exempt

Project Background

• In collaboration with the Government of Nigeria (GoN), PEPFAR/USAID investments have led to the achievement of significant progress in the fight against the HIV epidemic in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara. However, the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) showed that epidemic control targets are yet to be achieved. Further, this progress is threatened by development challenges: limited financial resources, insufficient use of data for decision making, weak coordination mechanism across all levels of government and insecurity.
• The Accelerating Control of HIV Epidemic (ACE) project provides USAID with the opportunity to support the GoN, civil society groups, and private sector actors in the cluster 3 focus states to close gaps in reaching control targets, address critical challenges in implementing their HIV response and accelerate progress towards sustainable epidemic control.

Job Summary

• To execute planned audit and grant activities efficiently and professionally in accordance with the acceptable standards. Also, to assist the Director of Compliance in implementing the approved compliance plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project financial records for compliance with the organization policies and procedures, the Donor’s requirements, and local legislations.
• Conduct physical verification of project assets in the State Office and supported health facilities for existence and proper utilization.
• Ensure adherence to HSCL guidelines on the efficient management of equipment such as computers, laptops, photocopiers, etc.
• Serve as compliance contact person in the State Office.
• Maintain proper documentation of compliance activities in the State Office.
• Write and submit Monthly and Quarterly compliance reports to the Director of Compliance.
• Carry out periodic review visit of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to ascertain accountability and transparency in the management of Donor’s funds.
• Review project vehicle usage for compliance with HSCL fleet management policies and procedures.
• Any other task that may be assigned to the staff.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• A Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years of working experience.
• A graduate of Accounting, Economics, Finance, etc., (B.Sc. or HND) with a minimum of 6 years of work experience.

Desired competencies:

• Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• At least 3 years of experience working in an international donor-funded project in Nigeria.
• Expert knowledge of financial management, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks is an asset.
• Knowledge of Nigerian Financial Regulation and Tax Laws.
• Knowledge in executing and implementing risk assessments and programs in the audit area.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• Knowledge of Grant Management
• Attention to details.
• Consistently approach work with integrity, energy, and optimism.
• Openness to continuous learning, change, and an ability to manage complexities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstratable innovative/creative ability.
• Problem solving and organization skills.
• Capacity building skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and outstanding work ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of local language (Hausa) is an added advantage.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter (no more than a page) and an updated CV in one document to: recruitment@hscgroup.org stating the advertised position as the subject of the email.