Award and Compliance Manager at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile:  

• This position will be responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, compliance with policies and procedures.
• S/he will develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes in scope for assigned audits and document the processes in flowcharts and/or process narratives. Identify and document inherent risks and controls within the business processes.
•  Develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgment and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.
• Perform audit tests and prepare working papers in accordance with professional IIA (Institute of Internal Audit) standards.
•  Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectives. Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evidential support for findings.
•  Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
• Organize and reference work papers for review by Award and Compliance Manager.
• Project Risk management
• Bank Reconciliation review.
• Field procurement review
• Maintain and enforce internal control procedures.

Qualifications/Experience:

• 1st Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA etc
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in financial compliance management, risk management and reporting.
• Very strong fundamental accounting skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Managing Resources
• Risk Management
• Intermediate IT skills
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting and audit procedures.
• Knowledge of USAID financial guidelines and cost principles

Skills and competencies: 

• Relationship Management
• Persuasive communication and presentation
• Flexible Thinking
• Emotional intelligence
• Personal motivation
• Results Orientation
• Continuous and Innovative learner