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Compliance Officer Job in Kenya

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health concerns.CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following position: -
Compliance Officer
Ref: 0016/CHS/CO/2014
Overall Job Function: The incumbent shall be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance to the Senior Management Team (SMT) on the adequacy and effectiveness of key internal controls at CHS.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Examining, evaluating and reporting on the adequacy of internal controls as a contribution to the proper, economic and effective use of resourcesEnsuring that all staff are well versed in and are adhering to donor rules and regulations including CHS policies and proceduresReviewing the current organisational policies, procedures and systems in place to ensure effective internal controlsMonitoring, assessing, and analysing organisational risks and controls and recommending appropriate risk mitigation measuresConducting regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws, donor requirements and industry best practicesFollow-up on the progress and implementation of SMT recommendationsParticipating in internal control improvement initiatives by making recommendations for enhancing processes, policies, and proceduresMaintaining a working relationship with external auditors and reviewers to ensure prompt implementation of their recommendationsConducting special reviews and investigations as and when requestedConducting thoroughly documented investigations of whistle blower cases and suspected fraud.Qualification and Skills Required
Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting/Finance or its equivalentProfessional qualification CPA (K) or ACCA. CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantageA minimum of five (5) years work experience as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs or held similar position in an NGOGood understanding of compliance and audit functions including international trends and best practicesExcellent analytical and report writing skillsWorking knowledge of USAID and CDC compliance requirements is an assetHighly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skillsDemonstrate proficiency in IT particularly Navision Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) based on Microsoft Dynamics and computer assisted audit techniques.How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and its reference number as the subject line by 5.00PM on or before Friday, January 15, 2015.
Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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