Title: COMPLIANCE OFFICER
About Us:
Global Communities, established in 1952, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom, means and ability to live and prosper with dignity.
About the Opportunity:
Global Communities seeks a Compliance Officer, reporting directly to the Chief of Party and Country Director, to support the Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Program funded by USAID through PEPFAR.
Position Description:
The Compliance Officer oversees all aspects of accountability and transparency. S/he reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization and its programs. The position ensures the management, employees, and partners are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that organizational policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the Code of Conduct.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure development, maintenance and regular review of policies and procedures of a compliance program to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
- Develop internal audit review plans, focusing on the audit of operations and processes.
- Work with the Human Resources Department, and others as appropriate, to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers. This includes working with other departments to monitor and support compliance, transparency, and accountability.
- Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
- Act as an independent review and evaluation body to assess and address compliance issues and propose solutions.
- Monitor the performance of all compliance initiatives and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve their effectiveness.
- Provide reports on a regular basis to the senior management on the progress of compliance efforts.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants for this position must demonstrate capacity to deliver results, and a strong commitment to professional ethics and integrity. In addition, they must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Rwandan national
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, Management or any other related discipline
- Successful completion of USAID Rules & Regulations Training
- One or more relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE)
Required Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in USAID-funded programs.
- A minimum of at least 2 years audit experience is required
- Public accounting firm and/or NGO accounting experience is desirable
- Ability to review and sharpen operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations.
- Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately.
- Ability to apply audit standards through practical application
- Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive
- Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
- Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, technology, operations, or investigations
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and accounting software.
Language capabilities:
- Fluency in oral and written English and Kinyarwanda.
Note: this position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are requested to read and complete very carefully the following application form:
Candidates are requested to apply for only one position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Global Communities is a member of the Network of International NGOs
(NINGO)/ Rwanda
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