Audit & Compliance Manager at LVCT Health

Ref: ACM/LVCT/01/2023

Job purpose

The Audit and Compliance Manager will support the Executive Director tdeliver on the complianceandinternal audit functions of LVCT Health, ensuring that programs, including its sub-grantees/partners, arefully compliant with LVCT Health and its donors’ rules and regulations. This will be achieved throughthesystematic examination and evaluation of the adequacy, reliability and effectiveness of internal policiesand procedures, and the extent twhich established internal  controls are complied with. Whereweaknesses in controls or application of controls, are identified, the Audit and Compliance Manager will recommend action tremedy the situation. In collaboration with LVCT Health leadership the Audit and Compliance Manager will workwithcolleagues and field offices tcreate a culture reflecting the high ethical standards of LVCT Health.

Roles & Responsibilities

Internal Controls and compliance

• Tmonitor adherence tLVCT Health procedures and policies in relation tProcurement, Finance, HR and Programs as set out in relevant manuals and guidelines. 
• Tbe familiar with and monitor adherence trelevant donor rules and regulations in relation tProcurement, Finance, HR and Programs as set out in grant agreements. 
• Tprepare, based on risk assessment, and agree with the ED/ an Internal Audit plan. 
• Tlead on the implementation of internal audits at both Head Office and Field office(s) basedon the agreed Internal Audit plan, with particular emphasis on:
• transaction testing. 
• cash management. 
• float transaction testing. program trainings. asset management.

Risk Management Head the Risk Management committee

• Assess risk management approach and practices to ensure that risk management processes areeffectively embedded throughout the Organization
• Develop regular review of the LVCT Health risk register. 
• Undertake development and maintenance of grant specific donor registers that feedintothemaster register

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance. 
• At least 5 years’ finance management experience with minimum 3 years in Audit andCompliance. 
• Experience working with large NGOs, in the development / humanitarian sector, with knowledgeof donor rules and regulation. 
• Good interpersonal and team building skills and knowledge of participatory approaches. 
• Fluency in English. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Willingness to travel to field offices 
• Self-motivated, honest, high integrity, highly responsible, and punctual.
• Flexibility, adaptability, cultural sensitivity, team player. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Closing: 10 Feb, 2023