Risk and Compliance Manager NGO Job Careers – Medical Teams International (MTI)
Job Title: Risk and Compliance Manager
Organization: Medical Teams International (MTI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Medical Teams International is a faith-based not for profit health relief and development organization with a Calling “Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world”. MTI-UG has operations in West Nile and South western Uganda. We provide Comprehensive Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Nutrition.
Job Summary: The Risk and Compliance Manager plays a pivotal role in assuring Medical Teams International Uganda activities are in compliance with a complex array of internal and external policies, procedures and regulations. Under the supervision of the Country Director s/he will evaluate, audit, review, assess and monitor the strength and weaknesses of Medical Teams Uganda financial and internal control standards and activities. The Advisor will have responsibility for the development of tools, systems and training to ensure compliance and effectiveness of risk management, control and operational processes of Medical Teams Uganda and its Sub-contractors.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence
- Ongoing review and evaluation of current Medical Teams Uganda administrative policies and procedures (HR, Finance, Program, Procurement, Vehicle, IT, etc.) to ensure compliance with global policies; and identify gaps, suggest improvements, and create tools as appropriate
- Verify whether processes comply with applicable laws and regulations, and donor requirements.
- Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify, measure, classify and report such information
- In coordination with Uganda’s finance team ensure all activities conducted by subcontractors are compliant with donor guidelines; conduct regular site visits, draft reports and corrective action plans
- Develop and implement procedures and templates for formulating, executing and monitoring subawards
- Verify subawardee accounting systems, financial reporting and internal controls comply to applicable accounting and financial reporting standards
Risk Management and Fraud Prevention
- Prepare and maintain a dynamic annual risk-management plan; perform duties necessary to achieve the internal audit objectives and scope
- Evaluate and review the Internal Control System to ensure that it is functioning as planned; modify as required to meet the changes in operating conditions
- Organize, direct and control internal audit activities with external auditors and relevant regulatory bodies; coordinate the implementation of the auditors’ recommendations
- Initiate and/or participate in special investigations, ad hoc reviews, and unannounced visits for suspected cases of fraud and other investigations as necessary
- Use appropriate project and financial management tools to determine whether results are consistent with the established goals and objectives and if they are carried out within the budget and time frame
- Provide regular reports and updates to senior management to keep them aware of critical issues
- Coordinates with the Director, Compliance regarding global Compliance initiatives, in-country investigations, and the Ugandan risk management plan.
Capacity Building
- Coordinate and deliver informal, practical training to operations and program personnel on risk management, internal controls, fraud, etc.
- Identify capacity gaps in sub-contractor operations and conduct skills training and capacity building activities
- Provide guidance to senior management staff in finance and operations in the area of internal controls, fraud prevention, financial management and reporting of donor funds
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in finance, accounting, audit, economics, business management, commerce or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- At least seven years of internal audit or other directly relevant experience such as auditing, evaluation of risks/internal controls, etc.
- Substantial history implementing UN and USG-supported projects including providing technical assistance to local organizations in accounting systems, financial management and reporting, internal controls and compliance systems.
- Experience developing administrative and financial policies and procedures.
- Commitment to Medical Teams Calling Statement, Core Values and Code of Conduct
- Knowledge of donor regulations, including U.S. Government, UN and EU grant rules and regulations
- Ability to identify key audit issues, present sensitive and difficult audit findings and recommendations to management
- Demonstrated tactful and balanced approach when dealing with matters of potential fraud
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to initiate plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
- Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to act with integrity and maintain the highest ethical standards
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should email their application letters and Curriculum Vitae including work related references to; recruitmentug@medicalteams.org.
Only online applications will be accepted. Your application will be reviewed if you have fulfilled all the requirements including submission of standard file types such as MS Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) in a single attachment (No Zipped files, Links or Multiple Attachments) and should not exceed 2MB.
NB: Please clearly indicate the Position Title and Location you are applying for. Do not attach your Academic Transcripts. They will be requested if you are short listed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MTI is an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline: 26th July 2019 by 5:00PM
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