Job Descriptions
The Internal Control Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Save the Children and donor guidelines and policies are complied with; while ensuring that the Country Office has effective governance, risk management and control system are in place.
As a member of the SMT s/he will advise on the need to protect programme’s assets, funds and reputation.
The incumbent will undertake regular checks of procedures and documentation in all of Save the Children’s offices in Nigeria and will serve as a liaison for all external audit and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications
Qualified Internal Auditor or compliance manager with extensive experience in programme management in an INGO and risk-based auditing.
S/he must be familiar with grant requirements of major donors such as USAID, EC/ECHO, DFID and the UN and have a good financial analysis aptitude.
The incumbent must have good computer skills with ability to use Agresso financial software, or other relevant ERP software.
He or she must also and also have sufficient experience in audit and counter fraud and the ability to assess organizational performance and risk.
The candidate must possess excellent report and writing skills with proven interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and relationship building, must be willing to undertake high amount of travel within the Nigeria SCI field locations (40%) and work with minimum supervision under difficult conditions in some of the most under-developed, insecure and remote parts of NIGERIA.
S/he should possess strong cultural awareness and be able to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and must demonstrate standards of ethics and integrity.
Experience in an INGO setting or commercial / public sector international organisation will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and qualified statements explaining why you are suitable to: Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org Candidates should state position applying for clearly in the Subject field as application without appropriate subject will be disqualified.