Compliance Manager

Requirements

• A master's degree in accounting or finance.    
  
• Qualified accountant with CPA(U), ACCA or equivalent. CIA and/or CISA, CFE, qualification will be an added advantage. 
  
• A minimum of 7 years’ professional experience serving in a Compliance function with an international Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) or equivalent.  Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an auditor in an audit firm with experience in auditing NGOs 
  

• 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 Compliance,  Finance & Administration Director, Chief of Party (UHA), and other senior staff members to ensure that internal control processes and systems are adequate to minimize risks. 
  
• Through technical  assistance and spot-checking, verify that country programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable organizational policies and pertinent U.S. and host country laws
  
• Perform and document monitoring visits to sub recipients; and work with senior management and sub grantees to implement improvements, if  required
  
• Determine  Jhpiego Uganda’s strategic risks and make recommendations on how these should be managed
  
• Serve as a member on one or more of Jhpiego’s Internal Compliance Reviews teams, as needed 
  
• Minimize fraud through active monitoring and close review  on country offices practices and procedures and participate in development of new internal control initiatives.  
  
• Update and report on the status of the implementation of  audit and internal compliance recommendations on a regular basis
  
• Develop an annual internal audit plan for Jhpiego  Uganda with the Country Director, and prioritize plan based on risks identified
  
• Lead/conduct special investigations and analytical projects 
  
• Ensure compliance to local tax laws and other requirements 
  
• Develop a list of best practices for implementing and improving internal controls and orient and train staff on best practices 
  
• Immediately report gross misconduct or suspected fraudulent activities to Jhpiego management as per Jhpiego Fraud Policy. 
  
• Develop and regularly update the risk register and avail management  with timely and tangible solutions to the risks identified.
  
• Any other special projects as assigned by Senior Director  Compliance or the Country Director.