Compliance Manager

Job Description

Title: Compliance Manager

Company Name: Jhpiego Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 26 years

Job Location: Nepal

Salary: --

Experience:

• 7 to 8 years

• 7 to 8 years

• Age At least 26 years

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in a business-related field is an added advantage.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent, with membership in a relevant professional body preferred.
• Minimum 7-8 years of progressively responsible experience in audit, accounting, compliance, risk management, or internal controls, preferably within an international NGO environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of donor regulations and compliance requirements, particularly those of the S. Government, Gates Foundation, and other major institutional donors.
• Good understanding of internal audit methodologies, emerging trends, and international best practices.
• Proven ability to review, analyze, and interpret financial records, reports, and statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted audit techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments.
• Previous experience working with a nonprofit or international development organization is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 the budget.
• Reasoning Ability - 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 socio-cultural differences in the region
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English. Computers skills including use of spreadsheets and/or accounting packages.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of internal controls

Location: Asia, with preference for Bangladesh & Nepal

Responsibilities

• Work with the Country Director(s), Director Compliance, Director Finance, country leadership, and HQ teams to establish, maintain, and strengthen effective internal controls, compliance processes, and risk management systems.
• Develop and implement an annual compliance monitoring and review plan based on the country office project portfolio, including routine monthly and quarterly reviews, spot checks, field visits, and other compliance activities.
• Monitor compliance with donor regulations, contractual obligations, organizational policies and procedures, and applicable U.S., host country, and other relevant laws and regulations.
• Identify areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; conduct risk assessments and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Coordinate the organization's risk management framework and actively work with management to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor operational, financial, compliance, and programmatic risks.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective subrecipient monitoring and oversight systems in accordance with JHU and Jhpiego policies, including monitoring visits, compliance audits, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Work with the Finance Director (s) to support external audits, donor reviews, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) audits, and other compliance assessments, and support management in responding to audit findings and implementing recommendations.
• Track, monitor, and regularly report on the implementation status of audit findings, compliance recommendations, and management action plans to senior leadership.
• Support the Finance team in review process and other internal control assessments as needed.
• Prepare and present compliance review reports, risk assessments, and management updates to senior leadership.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate compliance and ethics training programs; assess staff training needs and promote awareness of applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide tools, and guidance to staff and support their implementation across the organization.
• Maintain and promote an effective compliance and ethics program, including serving as a confidential point of contact for reporting compliance concerns, misconduct, or irregularities.
• Conduct compliance investigations, special reviews, analytical assignments, and other projects as requested by management.
• Immediately escalate suspected fraud, gross misconduct, or other significant compliance concerns in accordance with organizational reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the global compliance team to review and improve policies, procedures, monitoring tools, templates, and best practices.
• Participate in Internal Compliance Reviews (ICRs), regional compliance initiatives, and other compliance-related assignments as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant donor requirements, regulatory developments, compliance standards, and industry best practices.