Uganda’s Compliance Officer: A Key Role in International Development
Kampala, Uganda - In an effort to strengthen its compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations, GOAL, a leading international humanitarian agency, is seeking a qualified Compliance Officer based in Kampala.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective compliance with GOAL’s activities, taking into account the ethical and normative standards required by Uganda national legislation. The role requires a strong background in finance or business administration, with experience in donor rules and regulations, financial or audit.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration (accounting), commerce (finance/accounting)
- At least level 2 in ACCA/CPA
- Two years of experience in a similar role
Desirable Skills
In addition to the essential qualifications, desirable skills include:
- Experience in anti-terrorism checks and sanctions
- Automated systems
- Compliance reviews
- Familiarity with USAID project experience (added advantage)
Key Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities of the Compliance Officer will include:
- Conducting quarterly compliance reports based on assigned quarters, reviewing transactions, and ensuring audit trails.
- Keeping a record of action points and recommendations from quarterly reviews and presenting them to the Systems Director.
- Collaborating with the Systems Management for the implementation and updating of internal procedures required by HQ.
- Training HR and Systems staff in Compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will also be expected to advise different areas within the organization on various issues related to donor requirements, including:
- Proposal preparation
- Signing agreements
- Establishing partnerships
- Reporting
About GOAL
GOAL is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The agency adheres to a code of conduct and accountability framework that defines its values and behaviors.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this position is June 13th, 2023. Interested candidates should submit their applications via email with at least three reference contacts from the last three employers.
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