Compliance Officer at MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices

MSI Nigeria is a result- driven social enterprise that applies modern management and marketing approaches to deliver high-quality reproductive healthcare and related services across Nigeria. We are committed to meeting the needs of underserved Nigerians by expanding access to and uptake of a broad range of reproductive health services. MSI Nigeria is part of the MSI Reproductive Choices global partnership (formerly Marie Stopes International), operating in over 37 countries worldwide.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

• The Compliance Officer will support the provision of an independent, objective assurance and risk evaluation designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations.
• He/she will support the audit team to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
• The prospective candidate should be objective and independent and can analyse documents/business risks holistically with the view to providing quality recommendations to the audit team and the senior management team at large.
• The candidate should be focused, proactive, able to communicate in plain English, both orally and in writing, and can present audit findings in a standard audit report format for management’s decision-making.
• He/she must have sufficient experience to be able to prioritise his/her workload and work with minimal supervision.
• The post holder is required to demonstrate objectivity, initiative, energy, persistence; result driven; integrity and discretion, enthusiasm, and commitment to personal development in the excellent delivery of work against these responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the audit team to develop and implement MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ annual audit plan·
• Identify and collate MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ Internal & External Risks and suggest ways to mitigate the risks to the audit unit and the SMT.
• Interact with various departments for MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ policy development and modification.
• Evaluate MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ projects/business processes and transactions to analyze productiveness of controls and risk alleviation.
• Ensure employees’ actions comply with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. Determining the organization’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Ensure resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and protected adequately.
• Ensure quality and continuous improvement are fostered in MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices control processes.
• Assist in carrying out MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices’ Anti-Fraud & Bribery trainings & sensitization programmes at theregional levels.
• Conduct risk-based audits of finance, procurement, vendor management, inventory, fleet, and fixed asset processes.
• Review financial and operational transactions to ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform periodic petty cash reviews, cash counts, and expenditure verification to assess the adequacy of internal controls.
• Evaluate procurement and vendor management processes to ensure transparency, value for money, and compliance.
• Conduct inventory and warehouse audits, including stock verification, reconciliations, and investigation of variances.
• Review fleet management activities, including fuel usage, vehicle utilization, maintenance, and transport controls.
• Verify the existence, safeguarding, movement, and disposal of fixed assets and ensure asset records are accurate.
• Provide spot check and compliance oversight for the Southwest (SW), North Central (NC), Northwest 3 (NW3), and Abuja Support Office (ASO).
• Prepare and monitor implementation of corrective actions, and support investigations into fraud, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Identify risks and control weaknesses, recommend improvements, and support compliance awareness and anti-fraud initiatives across assigned regions and functions.
• Issue periodic reports to the Audit Manager summarizing results of audit findings at the centres, regional offices & the SM unit.
• Any other task assigned by the Country Director, the Line Manager, and any other superior officer

Key Experience/Qualification

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-NYSC experience in a similar role.
• A member of any recognized professional body will be an added advantage. E.g., ACCA, ACA, CIA, etc.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to present audit reports in a succinct format

Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain findings and insights.
• Integrity – The candidate should demonstrate high ethical work standards.
• Travels – Ability to travel for at least 30% of the overall work schedules.
• Independence – Ability to work alone with little or no supervision.
• Diversity – Ability to change with current trends and affairs.
• Persuasiveness – Ability to effectively communicate the necessary course of action.
• Assertiveness – Be confident during the audit process and take control of the agenda.
• Reliability – They must be ready to be available for all critical audit processes by investing their time and energy
• Good team player and strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent document review skills.
• Good judgment and strong initiative
• Candidate must be able to work under pressure with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to interact effectively with third parties.
• Strong ability to think strategically, creatively, and innovatively.
• High professionalism, self-motivation, efficiency, and results-oriented delivery on short timelines.

Application Deadline 
13th August, 2026.

Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to Apply

Click here to apply online

Note

• Choose the location of the job as indicated on the form
• There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
• This role is open until filled, and we will be conducting Interviews on a rolling basis even while the advertisement is still active.
• MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, colour, religion, age, marital status, or disability.
• MSI Nigeria is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and operates a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, and harassment of any kind.
• Children by Choice, not Chance.