Job Title: Compliance Officer
Organisation: World Vision International
Duty Station:
Uganda
Reports to: Regional Finance Officer
About US:
World Vision Uganda
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make
it so.”
Job Summary: The
Compliance Officer – Western Region will make sure World Vision program offices
are conducting its business in full compliance with World Vision partnership
standard, donor, local statutory requirements. The compliance officer responsible
for developing compliance programs, conducting a review and advising management
on possible risks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Compliance
to donor and organization policies & procedures: develop and implement an
effective risk, control and compliance system
·
Risk
management: Perform the critical function of independent financial verification
on wide range of field activities including but not limited to various
meetings, trainings, distribution of supplies, constructions, community
investments, WVU Assets among others.
·
Assets
and inventory management:
·
Performs
Quarterly verification of assets and inventory lists for completeness and
existence following the Organization’s inventory management policy
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
·
The
ideal applicant for the World Vision Compliance Officer job must hold a
university degree, with a major in Accounting/Finance/Auditing
·
Partial
professional qualification in ACCA, CPA, CA, CIA or CMA or equivalent.
·
At least
three years of post-qualification experience.
·
At least
three years of relevant technical and business work experience.
·
Excellent
understanding of Uganda Tax and Statutory requirements.
·
Extensive
Computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Vision Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SUN
Accounting and Access is required.
·
Knowledge
of various Donor rules and regulations, systems and procedures and local
government financial processes. Experience with managing other major
international donor funds and working with an international
non-profit/non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred
·
Written
and Oral Communication skills are essential, and the incumbent must be a team
builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
·
Experience
of working in the field (communities)
·
Knowledge
of project management and project cycles
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your
application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting
World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.
Deadline: 14th
October 2020
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