Risk and Compliance Manager (Fresher NGO Job) – African Initiatives for Relief and Development

Job Opening at AIRD

Position: Risk and Compliance Manager
Type: Full-time
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: May 3, 2024

About AIRD:
The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit NGO with Country Program Offices across Africa. AIRD provides operational support in disaster-affected and development-oriented areas, focusing on supply chain, logistics, construction, infrastructure, environment, livelihoods, and WASH.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess organizational controls, compliance procedures, and documentation timeliness.
• Design and implement systems, processes, and controls to enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts across country programs.
• Plan and perform internal audits, control reviews, fraud allegation reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Serve as liaison for external audit and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and facilitate relevant risk training sessions.
• Address specific training and development needs to fill compliance gaps.
• Analyze and evaluate audit results, prepare reports, and document proposed processes.
• Research emerging issues and trends in the industry.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Business studies, finance, accounting, economics, law, or IT.
• 5 years of experience in internal audit, risk and compliance, or internal control functions.
• Professional certifications in accounting or audit (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFE).
• Proficiency in MS Office packages and information management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills.
• Ability to make sound judgments and ethical conduct.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant field.
• Experience working for an NGO in operational management.
• Knowledge of data analytics techniques and process performance improvement.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Application Link: Apply Here

Join AIRD in making a difference! Apply now to become our Risk and Compliance Manager in Uganda.