Job Description
Ref: ACM/LVCT/01/2023
Job purpose
The Audit and Compliance Manager will support the Executive Director to deliver on the compliance and internal audit functions of LVCT Health, ensuring that programs, including its sub-grantees/partners, are fully compliant with LVCT Health and its donors’ rules and regulations. This will be achieved through the systematic examination and evaluation of the adequacy, reliability and effectiveness of internal policies and procedures, and the extent to which established internal controls are complied with. Where weaknesses in controls or application of controls, are identified, the Audit and Compliance Manager will recommend action to remedy the situation. In collaboration with LVCT Health leadership the Audit and Compliance Manager will work with colleagues and field offices to create a culture reflecting the high ethical standards of LVCT Health.
Roles & Responsibilities
Internal Controls and compliance
• To monitor adherence to LVCT Health procedures and policies in relation to Procurement, Finance, HR and Programs as set out in relevant manuals and guidelines.
• To be familiar with and monitor adherence to relevant donor rules and regulations in relation to Procurement, Finance, HR and Programs as set out in grant agreements.
• To prepare, based on risk assessment, and agree with the ED/ an Internal Audit plan.
• To lead on the implementation of internal audits at both Head Office and Field office(s) based on the agreed Internal Audit plan, with particular emphasis on:
• transaction testing.
• cash management.
• float transaction testing. program trainings. asset management.
Risk Management Head the Risk Management committee
• Assess risk management approach and practices to ensure that risk management processes are effectively embedded throughout the Organization
• Develop regular review of the LVCT Health risk register.
• Undertake development and maintenance of grant specific donor registers that feed into the master register
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance.
• At least 5 years’ finance management experience with minimum 3 years in Audit and Compliance.
• Experience working with large NGOs, in the development / humanitarian sector, with knowledge of donor rules and regulation.
• Good interpersonal and team building skills and knowledge of participatory approaches.
• Fluency in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to field offices
• Self-motivated, honest, high integrity, highly responsible, and punctual.
• Flexibility, adaptability, cultural sensitivity, team player.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Closing: 10 Feb, 2023