Risk and Compliance Manager job at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | Apply Now

• A bachelor’s degree is required.

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related discipline preferred.

• Accounting or audit certification (CIA, CFE, CPA, or similar) preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in operations and/or programming. At least 3 of these years involved experience in risk management, compliance, audit, and finance.

• Knowledge and experience of audit standards and compliance regulations; knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control Framework or The Institute of Internal Audit’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in accounting systems, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio), and information management systems.

• Strong knowledge of data analytics techniques and process performance improvement practices.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with expertise in report writing.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and systems thinking abilities.

• Extensive experience working with public and private donors, including a deep understanding of partnership principles.

• Skilled in relationship management, networking, and building relations with donors, peer organizations, and partners.

• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.

• Proven coaching and training abilities.

• Adherence to ethical conduct based on professional and organizational codes of ethics.

• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented with a focus on compliance and policy requirements.

• Ability to integrate a survivor-centered approach into all aspects of work.

• In-depth understanding of donor requirements, especially related to fraud and safeguarding.

• Required Languages—English fluency required. Additional languages are a plus.

• Travel—Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% – 40% each year.

• Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

• Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Personal Accountability—consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.

• Acts with Integrity—consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.

• Builds and Maintains Trust—shows consistency between words and actions.

• Collaborates with Others—works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

• Open to Learn—seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change—continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.

• Develops and Recognizes Others—builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.

• Strategic Mindset—understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team principles.