Compliance Officer

Job Description

Title: Compliance Officer

Company Name: Muslim Aid UK Bangladesh Field Office

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka (Banani)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Educated to degree level in economics, business studies, business administration, law or any other relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Perform periodic risk assessments and promptly present the findings to management along with conducting regular follow ups on actions required to rectify the gaps/issues.
∎ Carry out regular reviews of current policies, procedures, and documentation and identify weakness and risks along with presenting recommendations for improvements in light of donor and legislative requirements.
∎ Provide proactive support to all departments in strengthening the current processes to ensure robust compliance whilst reducing risk.
∎ Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
∎ Ensure the implementation of legal and compliance policies across the MABCO operations and programmes.
∎ Educate MABCO employees and partners about internal and external regulations and ensure that they understand non-compliance risk, scope and significance to MABCO operations and programmes.
∎ Develop targeted training materials on key compliance matters to ensure core understanding is effectively delivered.
∎ Collaborate with management from other departments to ensure MABCO’s compliance with national regulations, donor requirements and internal policies and promptly highlight any existing and potential non-compliance with management.
∎ Review marketing materials, websites and presentations to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
∎ Assist in collating internal information in response to requests by regulatory organisations.
∎ Proactively and accurately maintain comprehensive files of all legal documents.
∎ Effectively investigate irregularities and compliance problems across the MABCO operations and highlight any concerns and root cause with management.
∎ Work closely with the HR and Finance departments to improve compliance of policies and improve the audit process.
∎ Support the programmes department in designing and implementing MABCO programmes with key focus on regulatory and donor compliance.
∎ Assist in the formation of required committees as per country law and monitor their activities.
∎ Provide advice and support to internal teams on due diligence processes as and when needed.
∎ Develop and implement review procedures and a schedule of routine inspections.
∎ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new legislations and donor requirements and promptly inform management to ensure relevant policies and procedures and employees are updated accordingly.
∎ Networking and Representation
∎ Represent the organisation at key forums/events and build credibility of MABCO through visibility of its work.
∎ Proactively build a good network of key contacts in the government, donors, I/NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
∎ General
∎ Proactively promote and implement equality of opportunities and diversity initiatives across the CO operations.
∎ Maintain and store all records in hard and/or soft copy formats in line with the internal data management and IT policies.
∎ Comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
∎ Champion Muslim Aid values in the performance of own work.
∎ Perform any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Evidence of continuous professional development.
∎ Substantial demonstrable experience in a similar role in an INGO.
∎ Experience in conducting risk assessment, risk management, compliance of legal/donor requirements and internal controls, industry practices and professional standards.
∎ Experience of developing and successfully implementing review procedures and plans.
∎ Excellent working knowledge of legal requirements and procedures with in the country.
∎ Experience of educating employees and partners in compliance risks and ensuring compliance of organisation policies and procedures and external legislative requirements.
∎ Experience of advising top management of compliance risks and making recommendations for improvements.
∎ Knowledge or appreciation of the country in terms of its political, development and humanitarian issues.
∎ IT literate with demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
∎ Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
∎ Critical problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions quickly
∎ Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret information rapidly and accurately
∎ Attention to details and the ability to comprehend information thoroughly and understand its significance
∎ Meticulous attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
∎ Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge and influence existing mindsets.
∎ Strong people management and coordination skills including coordinating with people remotely.
∎ Good networking, influencing and negotiation skills.
∎ High ethical standards
∎ Ability to produce results in a challenging environment within tight deadlines and budgets.
∎ Ability and willingness to work closely with others as part of a diverse team and on your own initiative with minimal supervision
∎ Ability to deal with difficult situations and conflict with tact and required sensitivity.
∎ Ability to maintain confidentiality.
∎ Ability to manage complex information relating to projects, question inaccuracies and present information in an understandable and approachable way.
∎ Willingness and availability to travel remote programmatic sites within the country.

Salary: Tk. 50050 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Provident fund, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 30 Jul 2022

Company Information:
∎ 19 Jul 2022
∎ Muslim Aid UK Bangladesh Field Office
∎ Address : House# 13, Road# 27, Block- J, Banani Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.
∎ Web : http://www.muslimaid.org.bd/

Category: NGO/Development

: Interested candidates meeting with the above requirements are requested to apply online on or before July 30, 2022.The position will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is finalized. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.Muslim Aid's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age.Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.