The Senior Compliance Manager is part of a cross-functional project team responsible for quality implementation of complex, multi-million dollar grant funded projects. The team includes specialists in Program Management and relevant thematic experts. This is a key role within the team that provides oversight and analysis of the financial health of assigned projects/ portfolios; while ensuring compliance to donor requirements and the achievements of revenue targets. The Senior Compliance Manager will also provide leadership to a team of Compliance Managers.
What does success look like?
- Provide financial oversight to a portfolio of projects (predominantly in West and Central Africa) that are funded by governments, multilateral organizations, foundations and corporations.
- Provide financial inputs for project work planning and budgeting.
- Ensure appropriate set-up for project finances and reporting.
- Work with the project team and partners to attain accurate and timely project financial information.
- Review and ensure accurate project financial reporting for management and funders.
- Ensure projects are audit ready, in compliance with funding agreements, and lead on project audits.
- Ensure the project team has a good understanding of the project finances and compliance risks, allowing the team to solution for issues and develop risk mitigation tactics.
- Lead on process improvement initiatives.
As our ideal candidate you will have:
- Demonstrated success developing costing models/ budgets at the project design stage and risk assessment/ mitigation for large proposals
- Financial management experience of large-scale international projects, including project risk management
- Proven track record of working with a wide variety of international development funding agencies or similar
- Experience managing contracts and agreements with Global Affairs Canada, Development Banks and multilateral agencies is desirable
- An adaptable work style; open to collaboration with strong personalities; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving work culture
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and deliver within short deadlines
- Experience managing internal audits/ reviews, project management reporting and performance reporting
- Familiarity working in cross-functional teams and a matrix environment
People leadership experience - Fluency in French and a MBA or CPA designation is an asset.
How to apply:
This position is opened for all applicants and females’ candidates are highly encouraged to apply. To apply, click on the link below and send by November 5, 2021:
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, you can also submit your resume and cover letter to https://plancanada.ca/apply
Your application should include:
- A comprehensive cover letter
- A comprehensive and clear CV that includes the contact of four (4) of your professional referees, one of whom should be your current employer.
Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing [email protected] so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.
Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.
Plan International Canada requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants who receive an employment offer will be required to self-declare they are fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Plan International Canada has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to religious, medical or other protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact [email protected] to discuss further.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.
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