Compliance Officer Roles and Responsibilities in Egypt
Job Opportunity at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has announced an exciting opportunity for a Risk and Compliance Officer to join its team in Maadi, Egypt. As a key member of the team, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with CRS policies, local laws, and donor regulations.
Job Summary
The Risk and Compliance Officer will conduct risk-related activities for the country program, including sub-recipient compliance, to ensure effective delivery of high-quality programming to vulnerable populations. This includes:
- Conducting risk assessments and identifying potential risks
- Developing and implementing mitigation strategies
- Ensuring compliance with CRS policies and donor regulations
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to strengthen internal control systems
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Compliance Manager and CP leadership to strengthen internal control systems
- Identify risk issues and challenges, and implement mitigation strategies
- Advise on financial management policies and procedures
- Support internal audits and compliance assessments
- Coordinate action plans to close out audit findings
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least three years of work experience in operations and/or programming
- Experience in audit, compliance, or risk management is preferred
- Excellent planning and coordination skills
- Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
Safeguarding Policy
As part of CRS’s commitment to safeguarding program participants from exploitation and abuse, the successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the organization’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Travel Requirements
The job requires approximately 20% travel to field sites, with more frequent travel to Cairo metropolitan area. The deadline for applications is not specified.
How to Apply
For more information on this job opportunity, please visit Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) website or contact local recruitment agencies.