Compliance Officer

Job Description
Position: Compliance Officer
Contract duration:      6 months (with possibility of extension)
Location: Ramallah
Starting Date ASAP
 
Background on ACTED
ACTED is an international NGO registered in France. ACTED’s vocation is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED started its activities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in May 2007. ACTED is currently implementing projects covering multiple humanitarian / development sectors, funded by of a variety of international donors, which aim at protecting vulnerable households and strengthening civil society actors across the oPt. ACTED oPt offers a dynamic, rigorous and knowledge-oriented working environment.
 
Country Profile
 
In the occupied Palestinian territory, ACTED is both committed to humanitarian assistance and long-term development. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of cooperatives in rural areas, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. ACTED currently seeks a Compliance Officer for its operations. 
 
Responsibilities
 
Monthly compliance review
 
Monitor the compliance process by ensuring that the documentation is sent from the bases to the capital coordination office (documentation by department and by projects/activities); 
Ensure regular controls on the quality of the documentation: check the accuracy and consistency of the information in the documents against ACTED procedures and report any errors to the Country Director and the relevant department; 
Take part in the compliance review process and ensure that the documentation complies with ACTED's procedures through the required tools; 
Support in implementing partners’ due diligences and monitor the implementation of risk reduction plans;
Assist in targeted activities (with a compliance issue) of projects to ensure compliance and the existence of supporting documents; 
Take part in and report on the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans;
To identify and share lessons learned, good practices and improvements in ACTED's procedures, resulting from the compliance review process, internal and external audits; 
Carry out on an ad hoc basis any other activity requested by the Country Director;
 
Participation in the preparation, the smooth running and the follow-up of external audits
 
Ensuring the preparation of external audits, through the review of supporting documents, the identification of possible anomalies and the sending of "Compliance Checklists" to the Country Director; 
Identify risks, communicate them to the Country Director and implement corrective measures in conjunction with the department concerned; 
Contribute to the smooth running of the external audit: make yourself available, implement the corrective actions requested, participate in the kick-off and closing meetings of each external audit. 
Update the external audit recommendations tracking file and ensure the implementation of external audit recommendations in conjunction with other departments. 
 
Participation in the preparation, implementation and follow-up of internal audits.
 
Assist in the internal audit functions: conduct regular spotchecks, write spotcheck reports and follow up on recommendations; 
Follow up on internal audit recommendations at the zone and capital office levels; 
Prepare terms of reference for the conduct of internal audit missions on ACTED bases in the country and have them validated;
At the request of the Country Director, plan, organise and conduct internal audit missions, in accordance with the internal audit plan and ACTED's internal audit methodology using the internal audit checklist;
Upon request of the Country Director, draft the action plan and the audit report and have it validated by the T&C Officer in HQ before sharing it with the concerned ACTED teams. 
 
Reporting
 
Prepare the Monthly Compliance Report: communicate the information received during monthly compliance reviews, preparation of external audits, support to internal audits; 
Update RCM Annexes.
 
Other
Perform other duties as requested by the line manager

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Job Requirements
 
Qualifications:
 
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance or any related field.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in similar position from respectable INGOs, other  non-profit organizations or private sector.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate as a plus.
Rigour, seriousness, honesty and punctuality
Be able to work in a team and under pressure
Flexibility, dynamism, good interpersonal skills
Sense of fairness and confidentiality
Sense of analysis and ability to propose solutions to problems encountered.
Communication and reporting skills.
Very Good in reading, writing and speaking both Arabic and English.
 
 
Conditions:
Valid driving license, and comfortable for potential frequent travels in West Bank
Ability to travel to Gaza.
Excellent IT skills, Microsoft programs especially Excel.
Job Details
Job Title Compliance Officer
Deadline 06 - Mar - 2021
Location Ramallah
Job Type Full time
Position Level Mid Career
Salary N/A
Degree Bachelor's degree
Experience 4 Years
Application Instructions
Interested candidates are invited to send CV, Cover letter and three references (in English) no later than March 6th, 2021 to: ([email protected]), indicating the position (Compliance Officer) in the subject line. 
 
The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. 
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No telephone inquiries will be received.
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