Job Title: Financial Compliance Officer
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Organization: Jhpiego
Grade: Junior Level
Category: International Positions
Employment Status: Full-Time
Job Summary
Jhpiego, a non-profit organization, is seeking a Financial Compliance Officer to provide financial, compliance, and operational audits for its operations in Mozambique. The successful candidate will develop a fiscal year work plan that aligns with Jhpiego’s policies, USG law, and administrative regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular compliance reviews and risk assessments to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations
- Work with senior staff members to ensure internal control processes and systems are adequate to minimize risks
- Verify compliance with donor rules and regulations, applicable organizational policies, and pertinent U.S. and host country laws through technical assistance and spot-checking
- Perform monitoring visits to subrecipients and work with senior management to implement improvements if required
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in a Compliance function with an international NGO or as an auditor in an audit firm with experience in auditing NGOs
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s degree preferred
- Qualified accountant with ACCA or equivalent, CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantage
- Experience working on USAID and other donor-funded projects in developing countries with a NGO or grant-related entity
- Good understanding of internal audit including international trends and best practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data management, analysis, and reporting
- Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible, and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a non-profit organization that makes a significant impact in the lives of people around the world
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, references, and salary history. Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com. For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org.
Note
The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.