Job ID

2023-5397

Location

MZ-Maputo

Category

International Positions

Employment Status

Full-Time

The position will provide a full range of financial, compliance, and operational audits, for Jhpiego Mozambique operations. The position is performed within policies included in Jhpiego, USG law and administrative regulations contained within Jhpiego grants and contract agreements. The Compliance Officer will develop a fiscal year work plan which will be approved by the direct supervisor. He/She is also expected to obtain input from Mozambique Country Office management in the development of the fiscal year work plan.

Working with all stakeholders, the Compliance Officer will identify risks that hinder the achievement of Jhpiego’s objectives and assess the adequacy, and recommends appropriate internal control systems to reduce associated risks.   With the support and oversight of the Country Director, the Compliance Officer will provide guidance, training, and compliance oversight in the areas of procurement, sub-recipient monitoring, financial management, report integrity including data. He/She will work closely with the Country Director,Senior Director of Compliance, the Director of Finance & Accounting,  COPs, senior management, finance, administration, and human resources staff to ensure compliance with Jhpiego and donor regulations. 

• 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 Jhpiego’s systems and procedures
• Work with the Country Director, Senior Director of Compliance, and other Jhpiego senior staff member to ensure that internal control processes and systems are adequate to minimize risks.
• Through technical assistance and spot-checking, verifies that country programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable organizational policies and pertinent U.S. and host country laws.
• Perform and documents monitoring visits to subrecipients; and work with senior management and subgrantees to implement improvements, if required.
• Determine Jhpiego Mozambique’s strategic risks and make recommendations on how these should be managed
• Serves as a member of one or more of Jhpiego’s Internal Compliance Reviews teams, as needed
• Minimizes fraud through active monitoring and close review on country offices practices and procedures and participates in the development of new internal control initiatives.
• Update and report on the status of the implementation of audit andcompliance recommendations on a regular basis
• Lead/conduct special investigations and analytical projects
• Develop a list of best practices for implementing and improving internal controls and orient and train staff on best practices
• Immediately reports gross misconduct or suspected fraudulent activities to the Country Director, Senior Director of Compliance and/or Human Resources Senior Manager.
• Any other special projects as assigned by the Country Director.

• A minimum of 5 years’ years professional experience serving in a Compliance function with an international 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. Master’s Degree preferred
• Qualified accountant with an ACCA or equivalent, CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantage
• Experience working on USAID and other donor-funded projects in developing countries with a 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 Quickbooks Enterprise (QBE)
• International work experience preferred
• Availability to travel locally and internationally
• Ability to present high-quality reports with information effectively to senior management and project managers.

Knowledge: (functional or technical: i.e. country legislation, finance, program planning, public healthcare standards, proposal writing, human resources practices, etc.)

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common reports and agreement documents
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts as they relate to auditing and fiscal analysis to include accounting and budgetary information
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Ability to travel independently in new environments
• Sensitive to sociocultural differences in the region
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and QBE
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Portuguese

• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management, analysis, and reporting;
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible, and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation;
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;
• Effective communicator and team member, instilling trust and confidence;
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, references, and salary history.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

 Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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