Compliance Advisor
University Research Co.
- Kampala, Central Region
- Contract
- Full-time
Overview:
URC is seeking an experienced Compliance Advisor for the USAID Uganda Health Activity (UHA), a five-year program. The purpose of UHA is to support the Government of Uganda's (GOU's) efforts to increase the survival and well-being of vulnerable populations and improve overall health system resilience in seven priority regions. The program will strengthen the quality and availability of MNCH, FP/RH, nutrition, and facility-level WASH services as well as health systems at the regional-, district-, facility-, and community-levels.Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party and the HQ-based Senior Director, Global Ethics and Compliance, the Compliance Advisor will support the Activity to ensure compliance with USAID regulations, URC-CHS policies and procedures, and Government of Uganda regulations and laws. The Compliance Advisor will assist the program in maintaining and enforcing internal control procedures and obligations. The Compliance Advisor will review all project operating procedures, program implementation protocols, and all payments to assess/audit the financial transactions made to the subcontractors, grantees, and other procurements and/or delivery of goods and services.Specific responsibilities include the following:
- Identify and assess areas of significant business risk;
- Implement best audit and business practices in line with applicable internal audit statements;
- Manage resources and audit / financial review assignments;
- Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls;
- Develop, implement and maintain internal audit policies and procedures in accordance with local and international best practices;
- Work with Monitoring and Evaluation team to perform random checks for all field activities including training and mentorship as well as checks of service delivery data for all technical areas;
- Conduct ad hoc investigations into identified or reported risks;
- Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to the respective project's Chief of Party and the HQ-based Senior Director, Global Ethics and Compliance;
- Overall supervision of planned annual audits and fraud risk assessments;
- Perform any other compliance duty as required.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in BCOM, Internal Auditing, Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field;
- ACCA or CPA qualification is a must;
- A registered member of ICPAU;
- At least eight years' experience in compliance, financial and programmatic audit, contracting and grants, and/or finance. Four years of experience must be in compliance or financial audits;
- Previous experience with computerized financial management systems (QuickBooks required) and online banking platforms, especially BEYONIC is an added advantage;
- Experience working with USAID-funded projects (PEPFAR programs experience mandatory);
- Ability to work using various Microsoft Office applications;
- High level of integrity.
- Excellent documentation, communication, management, and organizational skills;
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy;
- Proven ability to set priorities, multi-task, and work collaboratively as well as independently;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Previous experience working with URC and/or USAID or other U.S. Government agencies or implementing partners.
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