Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Support field office to comply with the donor and JCRC policies and procedures by reviewing systems in place and making recommendation to the supervisor.

• Perform internal reviews in JCRC offices/Sub Awards and transactions ensuring compliance and adherence with Organization and donor requirements.

• Ensure internal developed SOPs, policies and procedures are adhered to by carrying out system reviews to see compliance with the established SOPs.

• Follow up audit issues and support management implementation to close the issues

• Support the Compliance & Risk Management function on fraud and suspected fraud investigation where applicable.

• Performs the critical function of third-party verification of activity and financial verification on wide range of field activities

• Keep staff abreast of internal standards and business goals by doing CPDs and attending continuous professional development courses during JCRC meetings.

• Carry out spot checks and compliance reviews on various functions such as inventory and Stores management, Fleet management, procurement, and program implementation among others.

• Perform regular financial compliance reviews which include cash counts (spot checks), review of accounts, documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure.

• Carry out reviews of financial transactions basing on appropriate sample size laying emphasis on most risky areas; document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution.

• Regularly review and help ensure compliance with all local legal requirements including registration, taxes, and local labor laws.

Qualifications:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelors-level education/training or equivalent experience in Finance and Business Management or related technical fields.

• At least five (5) years of experience working on USG-funded projects, PEPFAR funding and reporting, and/or public health programs highly desirable.

• Demonstrated interest in and experience in organizational or individual capacity building and/or training.

• Experience with US Government-funded projects and acquisition and assistance rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of granting procedures, from grant start-up, award management, to close out.

• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to implement procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage various activities in a team setting with minimal supervision.

• Experience developing contracts and managing an acquisition process to completion.

• Strong time management/task prioritization skills.

• Computer literacy required (especially Excel, MS Word and Windows).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing