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A Glimmer of Hope (Glimmer) a US based charitable organization with the mission of empowering rural Ethiopian communities to end the cycle of extreme poverty through access to clean water, health care, education and microfinance,

A Glimmer of Hope – Ethiopia Country Office would like to him a Compliance Officer for its country office, on competitive bases. Hence, the country office here by invites competent individuals who fit the requirement stated in the advert.

JOB TITLE: Compliance Officer

DIRECTLY REPORTS TO: Finance and Administration Director

FUNCTIONALY REPORTS ON: None

DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Country Office

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general guidance of the Finance and Administration Director, the Compliance Officer is responsible for partner compliance, partner financial audits, implementation of annual partner monitoring plans, partner finance staff capacity building, and program audits. Additionally, the Compliance Officer is expected to initiate policy improvements, contribute to the strengthening of Glimmer’s internal control system, and serve as risk assessment and management facilitator of both Glimmer and its partners. He/she is also required to undertake other financial management activities of Glimmer Addis.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

1. The Compliance Officer is primarily responsible for managing and reporting on the partner compliance program for Glimmer’s Partners. This is accomplished by performing annual audits of each active partner, determining a risk level for each partner based on the results- of the audit, and developing and implementing a monitoring plan for each partner for the following year. Specific tasks to be performed for this responsibility include:

2. Ensure that all partners’ financial and operational activities are in compliance with Glimmer policies and program documents, Ethiopian law (tax laws, CSA laws and other applicable government agencies’ laws), US PATRIOT Act and other Donors’ requirements;

3. Check that all partners follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other applicable laws and regulations in their accounting practices;

4. Evaluate partners internal controls systems and processes (financial, procurement, asset management, record-keeping, etc.);

5. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and develop risk management and corrective action plans for resolution of such vulnerabilities;

6. Serve as primary point of contact between Glimmer and partners’ office in all financial, contracts, grants, and compliance matters;

7. The Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring the financial aspects of all open programs. This includes:

Review proposals to ensure financial accuracy of information provided and raise any compliance issues identified, and assist with preparation of internal documentation;

Review fund transfer requests to ensure cost reasonableness and compliance with Glimmer requirements;

Conduct financial audits of all complete programs and assist in preparation of final completion reports;

8. The Compliance Officer is part of the Glimmer Addis finance team and wilt support the Finance and Admin Director as needed. This includes activities such as:

Assist Finance and Admin Director and program departments with budget preparation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of annual program budget performance;

Provide orientation and training to program staff on best practices of budget projections and tracking;

Assist the Finance and Admin Director in coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities

Continuously review and provide feedback on current policies, procedures and surveillance activities to seek to modify and improve the compliance program;
Takes leadership role in improving internal control systems both within the organization as well as in the partner organizations;

Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

SPECIFICATIONS:

A. Education: BA Degree in Accounting or Accounting & Finance

• Certification in CPA, or CIA/ACCA is advantageous (a plus)

B. Work Experience: At least 7 years of relevant experience in the area out of which at least 3 years are in INGO

Skills:

• Good team player and team builder;

• Fluent in English — both written and spoken

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Cost-consciousness and strong problem-solving skills;

• Results oriented, proactive, innovative and improvement driven style

• Ability to self-motivate and self-regulate ownership and development of quality work products;

• Excellent report writing and communication skills;

• Strong computer proficiency with all Microsoft Office products, including expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, internet etc.

General:

• Willingness to work extra hours;

• Energetic and enthusiastic approach to work

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to different regions and project areas where Glimmer operates its programs

Personality:

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