Centre for Health Solutions Compliance Officer Job in Kenya

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health concerns.

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following position: -

Compliance Officer

Ref: 0016/CHS/CO/2014

Overall Job Function: The incumbent shall be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance to the Senior Management Team (SMT) on the adequacy and effectiveness of key internal controls at CHS.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Examining, evaluating and reporting on the adequacy of internal controls as a contribution to the proper, economic and effective use of resources
• Ensuring that all staff are well versed in and are adhering to donor rules and regulations including CHS policies and procedures
• Reviewing the current organisational policies, procedures and systems in place to ensure effective internal controls
• Monitoring, assessing, and analysing organisational risks and controls and recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures
• Conducting regular audits to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws, donor requirements and industry best practices
• Follow-up on the progress and implementation of SMT recommendations
• Participating in internal control improvement initiatives by making recommendations for enhancing processes, policies, and procedures
• Maintaining a working relationship with external auditors and reviewers to ensure prompt implementation of their recommendations
• Conducting special reviews and investigations as and when requested
• Conducting thoroughly documented investigations of whistle blower cases and suspected fraud.

Qualification and Skills Required

• Bachelors of Commerce degree in Accounting/Finance or its equivalent
• Professional qualification CPA (K) or ACCA. CIA and/or CISA qualification will be an added advantage
• A minimum of five (5) years work experience as auditor in an audit firm and experience in auditing NGOs or held similar position in an NGO
• Good understanding of compliance and audit functions including international trends and best practices
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Working knowledge of USAID and CDC compliance requirements is an asset
• Highly motivated, energetic, independent self starter with strong communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in IT particularly Navision Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) based on Microsoft Dynamics and computer assisted audit techniques.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to  vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and its reference number as the subject line by 5.00PM on or before Friday, January 15, 2015.

Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification