Job Description
Conduct regular compliance reviews and risk assessments to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws and the industry best practices; and provide recommendations and advice on improvements to Ciheb-Kenya’s systems and procedures
Work with the Compliance Manager to ensure that internal control processes and systems are adequate to minimize risks.
Through technical assistance and spot-checking, verifies that programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable organizational policies and host country laws.
Minimize fraud through active monitoring and close review on Ciheb-Kenya offices practices and procedures and participate in the development of new internal control initiatives.
Update and report on the status of the implementation of audit and compliance recommendations on a regular basis
Conduct quarterly donor compliance spot check and prepare the quarterly reports to be submitted to the Compliance Manager. This includes a review of sample documents from Finance, HR, Programme, Logistics, Procurement and Grants and communicate findings to the relevant staff/department for corrective action.
Provide technical support or create awareness to all departments/staff in relation to donor compliance issues as guided by the Compliance Manager.
Support in the design of Internal Controls and continuous improvement of the finance, procurement, and reporting components of the Ciheb ERP system.
Any other special projects as assigned by the Compliance Manager
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years’ years professional experience serving in a Compliance function with Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an auditor in an audit firm with experience in auditing NGOs
A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance
Qualified accountant with a CPA or equivalent, CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantage
Experience working on USAID/CDC and other donor-funded projects in developing countries with NGO or grant-related entity
Good understanding of internal audit including international trends and best practices
Demonstrative proficiency in Information Technology, particularly computer-assisted audit techniques, including the capacity to navigate financial systems like ERP
Availability to travel locally to program’s implementation sites
Ability to present high-quality reports with information effectively to senior management and project managers.
Excellent writing and spoken communication skill in English
Exceptional organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and giving attention to details: ability to manage/work along with professional people from different professional backgrounds
Apply via :
recruitment.cihebkenya.org