Job Title Compliance Manager

Overview

Project Overview:

Jhpiego is implementing a five-year Urban Health Activity in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Activity aims to strengthen urban health systems and improve equitable health outcomes among all urban dwellers by working with districts, municipalities, and the Kampala Capital City Authority to provide quality primary healthcare services. It also focuses on optimizing available resources and enhancing private sector capacity to ensure sustainable improvements in health outcomes and a more resilient urban healthcare system. The Activity will address poor quality of care, congestion in public health facilities, uncoordinated referral system, weak community and surveillance structures, limited private sector capacity, and gaps in enabling environment results in poor health outcomes. The project's key expected results include the following

Purpose of the Position:

The position will provide a full range of financial, compliance, and operational audits, for Jhpiego Uganda office. The role will be performed within policies included in Jhpiego, USG law, local country requirements, and administrative regulations contained within Jhpiego grants and contract agreements. The Compliance Officer Manager will develop a fiscal year work plan which will be approved by the direct supervisor. S/he is also expected to obtain input from Jhpiego Country Office management in the development of the fiscal year work plan. S/he working with all stakeholders will identify risks that hinder the achievement of Jhpiego’s objectives and assess the adequacy and recommends appropriate internal control systems to reduce associated risks. With the support and oversight of the Country Director, s/he will provide guidance, training, and compliance oversight in the areas of procurement, sub-recipient monitoring, financial management, report integrity including data. S/he will work closely with the Country Director, Senior Director of Compliance, the Director of Finance & Accounting, COP, senior management, finance, administration, and human resources staff to ensure compliance with Jhpiego and donor regulations. The role involves conducting financial and operational audits, identifying risks, and recommending strategies to mitigate them. S/he will strengthen internal controls, monitor sub-recipient compliance, and ensure efficient resource utilization. By offering guidance and training on compliance issues, s/he will help uphold Jhpiego's commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity, supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while minimizing risks and enhancing operational effectiveness.

Applications will be shortlisted on rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular compliance reviews and risk assessments to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws and the industry best practices; and provide recommendations and advice on improvements to Jhpiego’s systems and procedures
• Work with the Country Director, Senior Director Compliance, Finance & Administration Director, Chief of Party (UHA), and other senior staff members to ensure that internal control processes and systems are adequate to minimize risks.
• Through technical assistance and spot-checking, verify that country programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable organizational policies and pertinent U.S. and host country laws
• Perform and document monitoring visits to sub recipients; and work with senior management and sub grantees to implement improvements, if required
• Determine Jhpiego Uganda’s strategic risks and make recommendations on how these should be managed
• Serve as a member on one or more of Jhpiego’s Internal Compliance Reviews teams, as needed
• Minimize fraud through active monitoring and close review on country offices practices and procedures and participate in development of new internal control initiatives.
• Update and report on the status of the implementation of audit and internal compliance recommendations on a regular basis
• Develop an annual internal audit plan for Jhpiego Uganda with the Country Director, and prioritize plan based on risks identified
• Lead/conduct special investigations and analytical projects
• Ensure compliance to local tax laws and other requirements
• Develop a list of best practices for implementing and improving internal controls and orient and train staff on best practices
• Immediately report gross misconduct or suspected fraudulent activities to Jhpiego management as per Jhpiego Fraud Policy.
• Develop and regularly update the risk register and avail management with timely and tangible solutions to the risks identified.
• Any other special projects as assigned by Senior Director Compliance or the Country Director.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree in accounting or finance.
• Qualified accountant with CPA(U), ACCA or equivalent. CIA and/or CISA, CFE, qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years’ professional experience serving in a Compliance function with an international Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) or equivalent. Alternatively, a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an auditor in an audit firm with experience in auditing NGOs
• Good understanding of internal audit procedures including international trends and best practices
• Experience working on USG and other donor-funded projects in developing countries with an NGO or grant related entity is preferred
• Demonstrative proficiency in Information Technology, particularly computer-assisted audit techniques, including the capacity to navigate financial systems like Quickbooks Enterprise (QBE)
• International work experience preferred
• Availability to travel locally and internationally
• Ability to present high-quality reports with information effectively to senior management and project managers.
• Knowledge: (functional or technical: i.e. country legislation, finance, program planning, public healthcare standards, proposal writing, human resources practices, etc.)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common reports and agreement documents
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts as they relate to auditing and fiscal analysis to include accounting and budgetary information
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Ability to travel independently in new environments
• Sensitive to sociocultural differences in the region
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and QBE
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Portuguese
• Required Abilities/Skills:
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management, analysis, and reporting;
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible, and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation;
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;
• Effective communicator and team member, instilling trust and confidence;
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously