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Background:

• Street Child believes that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. Our projects focus on a combination of education, child protection and livelihood support to address the social, economic and structural issues that underpin today's education crisis. We partner with local organisations and communities to deliver our locally rooted programmes, using evidence to drive learning and the refinement and scale up of programmes to create maximum impact for the most children at the lowest cost.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance and Accounting

• Ensure that all Street Child's internal control and other financial procedures are adhered to and fully implemented
• Ensure that Street Child's financial transactions (Expenses, bank, cash and accrual) are properly recorded in accordance with Street Child's policy
• Ensure that all government regulations concerning finances are respected (Taxes, CNPS, DSF and other statutory deductions)
• Maintain and inventory list of all office equipment and fixed assets
• Ensure compliance with Street Child finance & procurement policies, standards, procedures and government Tax requirements
• Ensure that all financial transactions are fully supported and that they are all captured in Street Child Accounting system, AQILLA on a daily basis;
• Carry out regular and control checking before and after posting transactions into Aqilla. Responsible for timely, accurate and efficient financial reporting to the Country team
• Responsible for ensuring that reconciliation of balance sheet/control accounts are carried out on monthly basis and ensuring that year-end accounting procedure are met consistently and that any discrepancies are reported to the Regional Finance manager
• Maintain an effective and efficient filing system of financial documentation

Manage all payments made including,

• Verification of the accuracy and appropriateness of invoices and other documents provided for payments
• Ensure that all relevant supporting documents are in place and that all SC policies and regulations have been followed
• Ensure payments reach the beneficiaries
• Record all bank transactions made in Aqilla
• Ensure that SC and partner books and records are kept in accordance with donors' requirements
• Produce accurate and up-to-date financial records using required formats
• Ensure cash count is made every end of month (or as determined by FAM)
• Management of advances to staff and partners (ensure advances are accounted for over time, and that no double advances are issued)

Accounting and Financial Management

• Provide accounting and financial assistance to country team and ensure that policies and procedures are not flouted
• Ensure service contracts are up to date and are timely reviewed and renewed (for those that need to be reviewed)
• Ensure that partners' expenses are reviewed and recorded in the accounting system
• Check the correctness of payment vouchers and supporting documentation for SC and/or local implementing partner, recommend the necessary improvements and follow up actions and ensure the supporting documents are fully compliance with SC and donor requirements
• Support the FAM to maintain an adequate project cash flow, prepares cash requests and follows donors' disbursements
• Maintain healthy financial practices across the project, and enforces finance working documents and trainings as needed to ensure staff adherence. Financial and system controls
• Ensure safe security of cash in the office and coordinate regular cash counts
• Ensure timely payment of vendors and other relevant stakeholders
• Ensuring that all System Payments are cleared within the month
• Monitor coding of expenditures and ensure timely adjustments when activation of new awards with relevant audit trail
• Review all sub-recipients' financial reports and fund/reimbursement requests for appropriateness

Internal Control and Audit function

• Support Finance & Administrative Manager at the base to prevent fraud and provide technical support for fraud investigations
• Support Finance & Administrative Manager during audits, timely enforce internal and external audit recommendations. Work on the management responses on the audit reports. He shall also be responsible for any other function deemed relevant as a finance expert
• Ensure subrecipients compliance with internal administrative and financial policies, procedures, and internal control practices
• Lead in the capacity building of partners in the area of financial management and internal controls
• Coordinate and support the team to conduct the Sub Recipient assessments and monitoring visits in accordance with SC's policies in a timely and professional manner; Reviews the Internal Control Implementation Plans and tracks the recommended corrective action plans and ensures that these are addressed;

HR, Payroll and Administrative management

• Maintain the employee register/database and file in on a monthly tax declaration with the relevant administration
• Prepare monthly payroll including the calculation of taxes and other statutory obligations
• Carry out all other HR related functions as necessary

Requirements

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking and Finance or other related field of study
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly supporting/managing Finance, HR, and administration
• Solid knowledge of accounting and financial reporting as well as the taxation laws of Cameroon
• Experience in using relevant accounting systems, solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent knowledge of the Cameroon working environment
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant donor-funded project rules and regulations
• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills in English and French
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task while working as part of a team
• Possess strong accuracy, attention to detail and ability to follow through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and sound judgment
• Willingness to travel

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SCOPE OF WORK / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Consultant shall implement the complete Recruitment Plan covering all five stages: Preparation & Advertisement, Application Collection & Logging, Screening & Shortlisting, Interviews & Assessments, Verification, Final Selection & Offers.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Finalisation and approval of all Job Descriptions/Person Specifications
• Publication of adverts on workable, Relief Web, LinkedIn, and local platforms among others
• Management of application database and automated acknowledgements
• Formation and coordination of recruitment
• Design and administration of technical tests and scenario-based interviews
• Strict safeguarding history screening and child-protection vetting for relevant roles
• Reference checks and background verification
• Preparation of ranked shortlists, interview notes, and final selection reports
• Issuance of offer letters and contracts
• Progress reporting and final comprehensive recruitment report (including gender/diversity metrics and lessons learned)

DELIVERABLES

The Consultant must submit the following milestones:

• Approved JDs, published adverts, recruitment toolkit & panel formation
• Complete applicant database and shortlist per position
• All interview/assessment records, scored sheets & ranked lists
• Reference & vetting reports, signed contracts, Final Recruitment Report

DURATION

The consultancy is expected to be completed within one month

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE OF CONSULTANT

• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in HR Management, recruitment for humanitarian organisations in Nigeria
• Excellent knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, anti-corruption requirements
• Previous work with USAID, ECHO, FCDO, or UN agencies
• Experience recruiting Enumerators at scale in multiple LGAs
• REPORTING AND SUPERVISION

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Description

• Street Child is a dynamic and impactful nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children worldwide. We are currently seeking a Compliance Manager to join our passionate team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that our operations adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies while fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization. As a Compliance Manager, you will develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies that align with Street Child's mission to protect children's rights and promote their well-being. You will work closely with various departments to identify compliance risks, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and offer training to staff on best practices. Your expertise will help us navigate the complex regulatory landscape and ensure we maintain the highest ethical standards in all of our undertakings. If you are an experienced compliance professional with a passion for making a difference in the nonprofit sector, we invite you to apply and join us in our mission to create a better future for children in need around the world. Together, we can bring about meaningful change and empower the next generation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a targeted, risk-based, and compliance plan, and ensure strict implementation of the plan within stipulated timelines
• Conduct periodic internal reviews and investigation of compliance issues to ensure that procedures are followed and prepare detailed reports with recommended actions.
• Assesses completeness of substantiating documents against contractual terms and conditions.
• Monitor and assess the organization's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor and provide updates on post-implementation and conformance reviews with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues.
• Provide training and support to staff and partners on compliance-related matters and best practices.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related inquiries and issues.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment with compliance policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and the board of directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, Auditing or accounting required
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience required
• Proven experience in compliance management, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to nonprofits.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and leadership.