Regional Compliance Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Monitoring

Perform a combination of random and targeted sampling protocols to review the accuracy, legitimacy and compliance of financial activity throughout the division. Test transactions and support documentation across several protocols, including the review of original (or scanned) source documentation. Maintain complete and accurate work papers that will be reviewed by the internal and external auditors.

Perform detailed review of monthly accounting schedules and reconciliations prepared by each country office for completeness, timeliness and accuracy. Advise the Sub-Regional Operations leads, internal auditor and Director of Field Accounting of any irregularities.

Operations Monitoring

Perform a combination of random and targeted sampling protocols to review the accuracy, legitimacy and compliance of operational activity throughout the division, including Human Resources, procurement/preferred vendors, fixed assets & equipment, and safety & security. Test the transactions and support documentation across several protocols including the review of original (or scanned) source documentation. Maintain complete and accurate work papers that will be reviewed by the internal and external auditors.

Grants Management Monitoring

Perform a combination of random and targeted sampling protocols to review the accuracy, legitimacy and compliance of grant-making operations activity throughout the division. Test the transactions and support documentation across several protocols including the review of original (or scanned) source documentation. Maintain complete and accurate work papers that will be reviewed by the internal and external auditors.

Ensure compliance with CI’s Grants and Contracts policies and procedures.

Internal audit support and Project/Donor assessment

Work with Risk and Internal Audit departments to facilitate resolution of internal audit findings.

Work with Risk Management, Internal Audit, US Finance, Grants Management and HR teams to develop capacity building tools and training modules for compliance and management training.

Liaise with the Risk Management, Internal Audit, US Finance, Grants Management and HR teams as required to ensure implementation of best practices and changes to CI’s policy environment. Work with the Risk & Internal Audit departments to identify compliance vulnerability and risk and proactively develop corrective measures.

Assist with internal compliance investigations as requested.

Training & Assurance

Support institutional training efforts related to compliance & policy implementation.

Support compliance and assurance efforts both globally and within the country programs.

Support Sub-Regional Operations leads by performing a mentor/guide role to the country programs within the division to ensure compliance with donor policies and local HR/Finance/Operations policies.

Industries:Government Administration

Function: Others