Senior Auditor - Field Compliance & Investigations (Hybrid)

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New Incentives, a non-profit providing incentives for infant immunizations, is hiring a Senior Auditor for field compliance and investigations across Kebbi, Niger, Katsina, and Kano states. The role involves risk-based field audits, investigation oversight, and report review with a hybrid work arrangement.

• Up to 3 field days per week in high-risk clinics
• Hybrid work mode combining remote and in-person
• Focus on fraud prevention and program accountability

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Senior Auditor - Field Compliance & Investigations (Hybrid) at New Incentives (4 Openings) ⏲ Jul 29, 2026, 10:03 AM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs New Incentives is a pioneer in a growing movement of giving small incentives to caregivers whose infants get immunized, while increasing awareness of the health benefits: of childhood vaccinations. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Auditor - Field Compliance & Investigations Locations: Kebbi, Niger, Katsina, Kano Job type: Full-time Work mode: Hybrid (Remote and In Person) Category: Audits & Investigation Job Summary The Senior Auditor - Field Compliance & Investigations supports field compliance, investigation oversight, and audit quality across assigned NI-ABAE states. This is a field-facing role requiring up to 3 field days per week, focused on high-risk clinics, priority operational issues, investigations, and gaps identified through audit trends or report reviews. The successful candidate must be able to assess whether field findings are supported by evidence, identify missed risks, and provide clear, actionable feedback to improve audit quality and program accountability. The role combines field audits, investigation review, evidence validation, report review, and auditor supervision. What Success Looks Like in This Role A strong Senior Auditor will be able to: Plan field audits based on risk, not routine clinic rotation. Improve the quality of auditor submissions through coaching and feedback. Conduct field validation and investigations professionally and objectively. Maintain strong follow-up and support issue resolution through closure. Balance field presence, investigation quality, and timely reporting. Escalate serious concerns with clear evidence and recommended next steps. Identify high-risk clinics, unresolved issues, and operational gaps requiring follow-up. Review reports critically and identify unsupported conclusions or weak evidence. Key Responsibilities: Risk-Based Field Audits & Compliance: Review clinic operations, conditional cash transfer compliance, and adherence to NI-ABAE protocols. Identify operational risks affecting compliance, retention, coverage, fraud prevention, and program quality. Conduct field audits and investigations across assigned states. Validate findings using field observations, caregiver interviews, staff interviews, dashboards, records, and supporting documentation. Prioritize high-risk clinics based on audit trends, unresolved issues, dashboard indicators, staff performance gaps, and operational risks. Investigation Review & Fraud Risk: Conduct field validation where necessary to assess allegations and gather supporting evidence. Support confidential investigations involving staff conduct, clinic operations, caregiver payments, and suspected fraud. Escalate serious concerns with clear evidence and recommended action. Distinguish between fraud, protocol violations, performance gaps, training gaps, and operational control weaknesses. Review investigation reports for missing evidence, unsupported conclusions, inconsistencies, and weak validation. Report Review & Evidence Quality: Provide clear and actionable feedback to auditors to improve field validation, evidence quality, and reporting standards. Review Staff Work Day, audit & investigation reports, and related field outputs. Ensure reports clearly explain the findings, the evidence reviewed, the actions taken, and the required follow-up . Identify weak validation, missed risks, unclear recommendations, and unsupported conclusions. Team Supervision & Coaching: Identify repeated performance gaps and support auditor development through follow-up and coaching . Review auditor work plans to ensure field activities are prioritized based on risk. Coach auditors on investigation quality, field validation, escalation standards, and report writing. Provide technical supervision and guidance to auditors across assigned states. Risk Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Support improvements to audit tools, protocols, and training materials. Use dashboards, audit trends, field reports, and investigation findings to identify high-risk clinics, staff, or operational processes. Support ongoing training for auditors, managers, and field teams on compliance and investigation standards. Contribute to fraud prevention, compliance monitoring, and audit quality improvement initiatives. Requirements: Prior experience: supervising or coaching auditors or field teams is an advantage. Experience: using data or audit trends to prioritize high-risk field visits. Experience: reviewing field reports, validating evidence, and assessing operational compliance. Experience: working in NGO, donor-funded, health, public sector, humanitarian, or field operations environments is strongly preferred. Experience: conducting field audits, investigations, or operational reviews. 3-5 years of experience: in field audit, compliance, internal control, fraud investigation, program assurance, field verification, monitoring and evaluation, or related roles. Education: & Certifications: Professional certification, such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CFE, or relevant compliance/investigation training, is an added advantage. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Criminology, Statistics, or a related field. Required Skills & Competencies: Technical Skills: Ability to review dashboards, records, and operational data. Evidence validation and report review. Strong field audit and investigation judgment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and smartphones. Risk-based audit planning and operational review. Fraud risk and compliance assessment. Strong written reporting and documentation skills. Behavioral Competencies: Ability to handle confidential matters professionally. Ability to work under pressure and adapt in field environments. Strong accountability and follow-up. Clear communication and feedback skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Independent thinking and sound judgment. Language Requirement: Ability to speak local languages in NI-ABAE operating states is an added advantage. Proficiency in the English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required Knowledge of the Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is preferred. This Role May Not Be a Good Fit If: You are uncomfortable visiting high-risk clinics or following up on sensitive issues. You are uncomfortable handling confidential investigations or sensitive staff issues. You struggle to write clear, evidence-based reports. You are not comfortable spending up to 3 days per week in the field. You are looking for a mainly desk-based audit role. You prefer to rely only on what staff or stakeholders say without independently validating information. You avoid escalating serious concerns because they are sensitive or difficult. You are uncomfortable reviewing other auditors’ reports and giving clear feedback. You prefer routine checklist audits over risk-based field reviews. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Important Information and Notice Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position! All internal application and employee are strongly advised to use their official email address while applying. Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical assessment focused on audit judgment, evidence review, investigation thinking, and report quality. DISCLAIMER: Beware of fraudulent job offers. New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process View all Jobs in Nigeria