Team Leader - Risk and Compliance Employment Placement - Catholic Relief Services (CRS) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Catholic

Relief Services (CRS)

Reports to: Head of Risk

& Compliance

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

Catholic Relief

Services (CRS) is an international non-profit organization which carries out

the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and

vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and

operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all

faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to

serving those in need.

Job Summary: The Team Leader

– Risk and Compliance will support Catholic Relief Services (CRS) by playing a

focal role in ensuring internal control and improving compliance with agency

and donor regulations. The incumbent will use established standards, policies,

and procedures to assist program implementation. He /she will also lead and

coordinate systems improvement initiatives and timely corrective actions, and

oversee implementation of adequate internal control procedures for effective

stewardship and management of resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1.

Lead Assignments- Systems Reviews/Audits/Investigations & other projects as

assigned by the supervisor:

·        
Manage and oversee and/or perform audits, internal

control reviews and compliance assessment activities for Country Program (CP)

and partners.

·        
The incumbent will keenly analyze findings and make

recommendations to address identified control gaps.

·        
Manage multiple assignments and ensure key steps

(planning, execution, reporting) are coordinated effectively with input from

key stakeholders.

·        
Lead teams, coordinate, and provide professional guidance

with regard to internal control systems and financial compliance.

·        
Propose strategies to strengthen country office

control systems and procedures.

·        
Develop/modify audit programs and tools for internal

control reviews and compliance assessment.

·        
Effectively document and write reports on findings

and recommendation to improve processes controls and systems.

·        
Carry out special audits/investigations and

effectively report the outcome to supervisor and CP management.

2.

Periodically support various CPs to develop risk and compliance trends

analysis. Audit Liaison and support to CPs:

·        
Act as the primary contact person during internal

and external audits: coordinate preparation activities; oversee and guide

provision of support and documentation to auditors during audit; serve as a

critical advisor to CP management on management responses, etc.

·        
Manage follow-up of recommendations and closure

activities for both internal and external audits; support, monitor and verify

audit closure; oversee that systems are in place to avoid recurrence of audit

findings.

3.

Technically support EARO CPs on risk and compliance matters

·        
Offer timely support to CPs and ensure risk

management and compliance systems and processes are aligned with Agency

policies and procedures, donor regulations, and applicable local laws.

·        
Keenly analyze operating context and recommend

revisions to existing policies and procedures and/or new ones as appropriate.

·        
Demonstrate knowledge and be first point of contact

for colleagues and management in various CPs on compliance-related issues.

·        
Support CPs operations and program teams with risk

identification, analysis and mitigation.

·        
Work closely with the supervisor and CP management

to identify knowledge and skills gaps and manage provision of capacity building

interventions in the areas of compliance and risk management to staff and

partners.

·        
Develop training materials to facilitate workshops

and trainings as needed.

5.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·        
Manage and develop staff that can effectively

discharge the mandate of the Risk & Compliance function

·        
Ensure responsibilities and performance expectations

are clearly communicated.

·        
Ensure effective delegation of duties and tasks.

·        
Organize assignments and tasks, expectations in a

way that fosters opportunities for staff to learn and develop.

·        
Manage self and team development by providing

coaching, feedback, mentoring; support, resources, and reinforcement.

·        
Complete all aspects of the CRS Performance

Management system on time and effectively to create a high-performance culture

and a positive work environment. Deal effectively and promptly with performance

issues.

·        
Process and authorize all administrative documents

related to personnel management, such as Timesheets, TEVs, Leave Requests, etc.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The ideal candidate should hold a good University

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk & Compliance or related field or

equivalent work experience (A certification in the field will be an advantage,

e.g. CPA, CIA).

·        
At least six years of professional experience in

finance, accounting, or grant management position, two of which as an auditor.

·        
Prior experience with big 4 audit firms an

advantage.

·        
Past exposure and experience with internal control

and financial systems review.

·        
Significant audit and financial review experience

·        
Previous experience working with institutional

donors (e.g. USAID, EU, UN) preferred.

·        
Working knowledge of CRS policies and systems highly

desirable; understands financial impact of activities.

·        
Skilled in collecting, synthesizing and analyzing

data.

·        
Good problem-solving skills.

·        
High level of language proficiency in English

(speaking, reading, and writing); able to make oral presentations and write

clear reports.

·        
Ability to deliver training and prepare training

materials will be an asset.

·        
Excellence influencing skills, diplomacy, tact and

ability to obtain cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control.

·        
Self-motivated and able to deliver without close

supervision.

·        
Persistent and resolute.

·        
Significant experience in auditing USAID-funded projects

is an added advantage.

·        
Ability to use MS Windows and MS Office packages

(Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Accounting Applications.

Personal Competencies (for all CRS

Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used

by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the

desired results.

·        
Serves with Integrity

·        
Models Stewardship

·        
Cultivates Constructive Relationships

·        
Promotes Learning

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter, updated

CV and three work references (names and contact information only) to: crsugjobapplications@earo.crs.org

Deadline: 15^th September,

2015.