Auditor, Operational Compliance

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) is hiring an Auditor, Operational Compliance for the Office of the Auditor General of ECOWAS Institutions (OAG) in Abuja, Nigeria. The OAG conducts Community-wide financial, compliance, performance, and special audits.

About the Role

Under the Principal Auditor, Operational Compliance (Programme Performance Audit Directorate), the Auditor plans and executes compliance audit assignments, gathers evidence, drafts findings and recommendations, and follows up management responses. Grade P3/P4; permanent.

Location

Abuja, Nigeria (onsite), ECOWAS Headquarters. Full-time, permanent.

Grade and Compensation

Grade P3/P4. Annual salary (indicative entry step): P3/1 - UA40,696.78 (USD 52,648.78).

Job code: 20003782.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a team to carry out compliance audit assignments in designated areas in line with the approved OAG Strategic and Annual Work Plan or as may be directed.
• Contribute towards the identification and selection of prospective audit areas/topics through area watch, audit/environmental scan, literature review, and other means/criteria adopted for this purpose.
• Assist in the planning and design of compliance audit assignments by carrying out necessary tasks as assigned to build knowledge, assess risks, and obtain relevant information to effectively design and execute the audit assignment.
• Assist in the elaboration and implementation of a detailed audit program for the audit team.
• Execute assigned tasks in a timely and result-oriented manner through practical application of the principles & techniques of performance auditing standards, risk management, research methodology, project management and performance reporting.
• Apply appropriate audit procedures to research, gather and validate audit information and related data.
• Identify findings and supporting conclusions based on analysis and develop recommendations that are fair, meaningful, and timely, following appropriate methodology and meeting applicable quality assurance and professional standards.
• Collect and document sufficient appropriate audit evidence to support conclusions and recommendations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Relevant professional certification in audit, risk management and information technology such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), etc. from an accredited institution will be an added advantage.
• 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, or related area.
• Recent experience (minimum of 2 years) in compliance or internal audit assignments is desirable.
• Hands on experience in using enterprise risk management tools and applications such as SAP Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and others will be an added advantage.
• Experience using audit management software (e.g TEAM-MATE, ACL, IDEA, etc.)
• Citizen of an ECOWAS member state.
• Be below 45 years old (does not apply to internal candidates).
• Female applications are encouraged.
• Mandatory application package: completed ECOWAS Job Application Form, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and motivation/cover letter.

How to Apply

Apply below via the JobClave with your updated Resume/CV

Application Deadline: 5th November, 2026.

Include the completed ECOWAS Job Application Form and a motivation letter with your application. ECOWAS does not charge a fee for recruitment and will not request bank or account details.