Compliance Manager

The Compliance Manager in collaboration with the Finance & Admin Director and Country Director/Chief of Party will ensure that Jhpiego projects in the Cameroon are compliant. He will contribute to build capacity of the programs and the staff on compliance; act as the custodian for the Internal Control Reviews; and ensure that the sub grantees are compliant.

• Review contract and subgrant compliance with policies, procedures and Cameroon and USG laws and regulations
• Report results and make recommendations to management
• Train contractors, subgrantees and local project staff on USAID compliance
• Make regular visits to contractors and subgrantees for monitoring
• Ensure that contractors and subgrantees properly safeguard funds and comply with USAID and headquarters’ financial and accounting procedures, along with the Finance and Administration Director
• Contribute to the development of financial systems and procedures for contracts and subgrants, along with the Senior Finance and Administration Manager
• Draft Internal Audit Policies and Procedures and submit for approval by the Finance and Administration Director
• Collaborate with the Finance and Administration Director to establish policies, update SOPs to protect assets
• Evaluate the reliability and integrity of information and the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Follow up on the progress of implementation of recommendations and directions as a result of the reports
• Participate in process and internal control improvement initiatives.
• Confer with senior and program management staff on a wide range compliance issue
• Assist Jhpiego management with identifying and assessing strategic risks
• Maintain a working relationship with external auditors
• Demonstrate high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence and discretion
• Submit reports and documents as deemed necessary
• Attend training, seminars and workshops as deemed necessary.

• Perform other programmatic, technical and administrative duties as necessary and as assigned

• Master degree in Accounting or Finance
• Demonstrated experience with USAID cost principles, reporting requirements, finance regulations and management systems
• Qualified accountant with CPAK, ACCA or equivalent will be an added advantag
• A minimum of 8 professional years’ experience including 3 to years as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs

• Advanced skills in Excel and Quickbooks
• Good understanding of internal audit including international trends and best practices
• Excellent analytical, report- writing, oral and written communication skills in English and French
• Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in IT particularly computer assisted audit techniques.
• Ability to travel independently
• Sound judgment, ability to work independently, under pressure and to ensure confidentiality
• Proficiency in French and English