Senior Compliance Officer : Risk Management, 6 month contract, East London

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Compliance Officer – Risk Management for a 6-month fixed term contract based in East London, Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Honors degree in finance, audit, accounting, or related is advantageous
• Degree in finance or audit with additional 5 years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree
• 5 years progressively responsible experience in financial compliance, audit, internal audit, accounting and risk management
• Completed accounting articles
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent desired
• Experience in leading teams and audits
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of donor organizations and experience in working with public institutions would be an asset, as well as experience with the Global Fund / Tuberculosis
• Fluency in written and oral English

• Ensure effective controls are in place and that financial records are maintained
• Ensure continuity of the program implementation
• Ensure reporting is accurate
• Financial compliance: risk management – ensure effective tracking mechanism; carry out periodic risk assessments and test whether controls that are in place, respond; ensure effective internal controls are in place for preventative measures and effective actions; ensure risk register is constantly updated
• Financial management & procedures – monitor compliance with financial regulations; conduct regular meetings among depts
• Financial compliance & verification of transactions – Oversight on expenditure; ensure transactions are supported with original documentation; review payment processes; periodic cash count and surprise cash out; review / improve existing process flow; ensure contract management is in place; ensure there are controls in place to separate grant funds from other fund sources
• Financial compliance: Accounting – Conduct reviews; ensure transactions are appropriately coded and recorded; review monthly bank recons and accounting entries; review month end close out procedure; ensure system tracks tax exemptions and reimbursements
• Risk Management – Support all phases of grants from new awards through to close out; plan and conduct anti-fraud and corruption employee awareness programs; identify/recommend preventative measures to mitigate risks
• Capacity building – identify training needs; develop training programs; conduct specific training sessions; undertaking assessments of financial systems, risk and performance
• Special investigations – Lead special investigations and ensure completion thereof
• Reporting – ensure accurate / timely preparation / submission of periodic compliance and risk reports; review report on grant regulations compliance; identify weakness/challenges/legitimate solutions to simplify the process, design financial control tools and provide feedback
• Audit – Facilitate, coordinate and lead audits and timely responses, coordinate, track and report on audits
• Manage team of compliance and risk officers