Since 1993, as the second French NGO, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
Our values
Independent, private and nonprofit, French NGO ACTED (operating under the French law Association loi 1901) respects a strict political and religious impartiality, and operates following principles of non-discrimination, transparency, according to its core values: responsibility, impact, enterprising-spirit and inspiration.
Compliance Assistant
About the job
- In order to ensure accurate and complete documentation of all projects as per the FLAT (Finance, Logistic, Admin, Transparency) compliance checklist, the Compliance Assistant will assist the Country Audit / Compliance Team in with the follow-up on procedures and filing systems of ACTED.
- S/He also provides technical support for donor external audits and due diligences preparation and follow-up.
- S/He should comply and ensure compliance to the audit code of conduct.Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
GENERAL
- Responsible for the Compliance, Transparency and Documentation procedures’ enforcement
- Train/reinforce compliance capacities and knowledge of HR/FIN/LOG Officers.
- Managing spot checks on the compliance of FIN/HR/LOG processes and completing the corresponding checklist
- Ensuring that the originals of the relevant documents are received in the Capital on a monthly basis (finance vouchers, personal files, and procurement files). The effective sending remains the responsibility of each department.
- Follow-up on audit and compliance findings and recommendations
- Assist with Internal and External Audits preparation
REPORTING:
- Prepare a monthly compliance report share it with management
- Perform other tasks as delegated by the Compliance Officer and/or Country Management.
About you
All employees should master ACTED’s core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Essential
- An understanding of humanitarian/civil society issues in the country and the region.
- 1-2 years working experience, in the field of business is require
- University degree or advanced training/ course in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, sociology, social work, international affairs, humanitarian or related field
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office Package
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent command of English language.
- Meticulous attention to details.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure.
We offer
- Contract length: 5 Months with possibility of extension
- Level: E1-1 (national contract)
- Start date: As soon as possible Desirable
Method of Application
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
Applications should be addressed to: The Recruitment Manager.
Applications can be sent through email to [email protected]
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise not considered.
ACTED considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
CVs will be review on rolling bases.
Due to the large numbers of expected applicants ACTED will only inform shortlisted candidates. We apologise for the inconvenience. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
For general information about ACTED, please consult: www.acted.org
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