Compliance Officer

The Compliance Officer is responsible for the implementation of JCRC and Donor compliance processes and follow-up of systems and procedures. He/she will be responsible for ensure the project compliance with all statutory requirements.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting, Law, Business Administration or any related course.
  
• Any other training in compliance management from recognized institutions is an added advantage.
  
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a compliance officer in a recognized institution, preferably NGOs.
  
• Support in internal and external audits.
  
• Number of training and drills conducted
  

• Support field office to comply with the donor and JCRC policies and procedures by reviewing systems in place and making recommendation to the supervisor.
  
• Perform internal reviews in JCRC offices/Sub Awards and transactions ensuring compliance and adherence with JCRC and donor requirements.
  
• Ensure internal developed SOPs, policies and procedures are adhered to by carrying out system reviews to see compliance with the established SOPs.
  
• Follow up audit issues and support management implementation to close the issues
  
• Support management on fraud and suspected fraud investigation where applicable as per guidance from Director Financial Management & Operations.
  
• Perform the critical function of third-party verification of activity and financial verification on wide range of field activities.
  
• Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals by e.g. doing CPDs and attending continuous professional development courses during JCRC meetings.
  
• Carry out spot check on inventory in the Stores for completeness of records and existence, reviews vehicle logs and policies and performs annual
  
• verification of inventory list for completeness and existence following JCRC inventory management policy and guidelines
  
• Perform regular financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts, review of accounts receivables, documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure.