Risk and Compliance Officer (Darfur) – CRS
Job Description
| Organization | Catholic Relief Services |
| Job Title: | Risk and Compliance Officer |
| Duty Station | Sudan, Central Darfur |
| Closing Date: | 28 Oct 2024 |
About CRS:
CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Duties and responsibilities:
Background:
CRS Sudan will be implementing an emergency food security program to address acute food security shocks in Sudan. The project will serve as a food pipeline for affected populations in Central and West Darfur.
Job Summary:
You will play a key role in assisting the country program (CP) monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and comply with CRS policies, local laws and donor rules and regulations to ensure effective delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your knowledge and guidance will contribute to the effectiveness of our programming and to the people we serve through the application of the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform audits, process reviews, internal control reviews and compliance assessments. Analyze results and draft internal reports.
- Support the planning and performance of internal audits, control reviews and compliance assessments, conduct audit activities as applicable. Help analyze results and provide recommendations.
- Perform special audits/reviews.
- Follow-up implementation of recommendations of internal audits/reviews.
- Support external audits and the coordination of action plans to close out audit findings.
- Help identify risk issues and challenges and solutions to address them.
- Contribute to/advice on internal control systems improvement and financial compliance.
- Effectively document and write reports on findings and provide recommendations to improve processes and internal controls.
- Design and deliver trainings on fraud risk assessment, detection and mitigation to CRS and partner staff.
- Collaborate with the compliance manager and CP leadership on strengthening internal control systems and processes.
- Help implement and advise on the sub-recipient financial management policy (SRFMP
- Any other relevant duties and tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Basic Requirements:
- University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk & Compliance or related field/a professional accounting qualification – Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)/Certified Public Accountant – (CPA) preferred.
- Additional certifications in the field will be an advantage, e.g. CIA, CFE
- At least 5 years of relevant experience out of which 3 years must be in internal/external auditing.
- Previous experience working with institutional donors (e.g. USAID, EU, UN) preferred.
- Experience in auditing USAID-funded projects/knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of audit standards, Internal control frameworks, the IIA’s ISPPIA, ISAs, IPSAS.
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing data and leading process/performance improvement initiatives.
- Audit & financial/business process review experience.
- Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Understands financial impact of activities.
- Knowledge of CRS policies, procedures and systems is desirable.
Required Languages – Fluent written and spoken English is required; fluent written and spoken Arabic is preferred.
Travel – Must be able and willing to travel up to 50%, including remote field locations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good relationship management skills
- Good analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills
- Ability to make sound judgment
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with accounting systems.
- Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: none
Internal: CRS Sudan Finance, Operations, and other teams depending on assignment
External: CRS partners; Auditors, legal advisors
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
If applicable: Work Conditions/Environment Conditions
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CRS’s emphasis on family values supports benefits, including maternity and paternity leave, policies that promote exclusive breastfeeding, the availability of a crèche at
the office, and flexible working hours where possible.
(The position is contingent on donor funding).
How to apply
Submission location: –
If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to CRS– SHARO Zalingei Office. Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number here
