Risk and Compliance Manager
Job Description
ACTED is seeking a highly skilled Risk and Compliance Manager to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s compliance with external audits, internal controls, and international best practices.
Key Responsibilities
External Audit Preparation
- Assist in preparing implementing partners/country/area staff for external audits
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process
Audit Coordination
- Facilitate kick-off and close-out meetings with external auditors
- Ensure that all necessary documentation is provided to the auditors
Audit Response
- Draft ACTED Management responses to audit reports, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines
- Update External Audit Recommendations follow-up (AUD-02) and implement recommendations from external audits
Risk and Compliance
- Update internal procedures to reflect best practices and donor requirements
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance
Capacity Building and Training
- Provide practical training on specific areas of ACTED procedures
- Mentor Compliance staff in the country to ensure they are equipped to handle compliance issues
Lessons Learned
- Contribute to proactive dissemination and use of knowledge gained through audit activities among international and national staff
- Identify areas for improvement and implement changes as necessary
Process Improvement
- Reinforce current procedures and quality of internal control based on international best practices, donors’ requirements, and results of internal & external audits
Requirements
Education
- Postgraduate diploma in Audit, Finance, International Relations, Law, or related field
Experience
- 1-2 years of previous work experience in audit (external and/or internal), finance, logistics, administration, or law
Skills
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational terms, flexibility, dynamism, and autonomy
- Proficient in English language with excellent communication and writing skills
Conditions
Salary and Benefits
- Monthly salary between €1400-€1600 (before income tax) + living allowance of $300
- Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
- Pension, health insurance, life insurance, and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
- Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
- Contribution to luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs
- R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500, and allowance of $200
- Annual leave of 25-43 days per year
If you’re interested in this position, please send your application (cover letter + resume) to jobs@acted.org under Ref: T&CO/MOL.