Compliance Officer at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

Position in the organization:

• The Compliance Officer will monitor key deliverables of the approved work plans and concept notes and compliance with GF rules and Regulations as well as all KNCV policies.
• Hierarchically, the Compliance Officer reports to the KNCV TB Foundation Director, Finance and Operations through the Senior Finance Officer for GF

Responsibility:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence and compliance to KNCV and donor rules and regulations.
• Reviews KNCV’s procedures, manuals, and SOPs to assess compatibility with KNCV and donor regulations and provide input as required to the revision of the manuals.
• Track using audit matrix and follows up and ensures that all external/internal audit recommendations are implemented and cleared within the stipulated timeline.
• Review of all payment vouchers from Assistant Finance and Finance Officers before it is shared with the Senior Finance Officer for payment.
• Provide information and serve as the contact person for all KNCV audit related reviews.
• Participate in the procurement process.
• Ensure retirement of field activities including review of document from all field activities.
• Supports in developing, revising, finalizing, and submitting concept notes.
• Supports the preparation and ensures reliability of the financial reports to the donor
• Conducts periodic oversights to the states to ensure compliance to financial policies for all expenditures.
• Supports monitoring key deliverables of the project.
• Ensures proper archiving of relevant project documentation.
• Provides administrative support during preparation of annual planning and other project activities as needed.
• Carry out any other related duties assigned by the Supervisor, DFO, PPM Project Director and Project Coordinator

Who are we looking for?

Education:

• Sc. degree in accounting or finance.
• Related professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, ICAN) are desirable.
• Experience in GF grant compliance requirements

Knowledge/experience:

• At least five (5) years demonstrating knowledge of international non-profit grants and compliance management working with and interpreting applicable donor rules and regulations.
• Good understanding and application of GF core guidelines
• Experience in a financial-management role at an organization that works internationally and that receives revenue from different constituents, such as government agencies, private foundations, and corporations that provide donations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; Time management and job prioritization skills
• Behavioral competencies should include the ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related, using conceptual or inductive reasoning
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet time-sensitive deadlines. Show a systematic effort to obtain needed data or feedback; and link long-range visions and concepts to daily work, ranging from simple understanding to an awareness of the impact at large on strategies and on choices.

Behavioral competencies and skills:

• Excellent Excel skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Must be self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid and open
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness and understanding of cultural differences.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract depending on funding and performance.
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A highly motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience.
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.