Internal Controls & Compliance Manager

The Role: Internal Controls & Compliance Manager

Save the Children International (SCI) is recruiting an energetic and hard-working woman or man to serve as Internal Controls & Compliance Manager at the Country Office. This role is for a critical 2nd line of control for the Organisation and requires an independent and objective staff. If you have a passion for children, and you wish to be part of a dynamic team supporting development in Sierra Leone, then we look forward to your application! Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Internal Controls Manager (ICM) will be accountable for assessing, monitoring and mitigating both internal and external risks across the Country Programme; and providing effective challenge to the quality of management oversight on key functions within the Country Programme. He/She will report directly to the Country Director (CD) with a dotted line into the Regional Risk and Compliance Leader who has a dotted line into the Global Risk Director. The Regional Risk Leader will provide functional coaching/feedback and development to the individual. He/She will also be developing high quality approaches and systems. The ICM will work closely with functions/department leads and other senior staff to ensure effective monitoring and response to external risks associated with: compliance with policy and regulations, statutory requirements, collaborating with teams across the country programme, SCI Regional Office, Global Assurance and Centre. The Internal Controls Manager will also ensure that high quality, effective systems are in place to monitor and respond to internal risks, associated with but not limited to: partnerships and local NGO relationships, relationship with public institutions compliance with SCI policy and regulation, which includes safeguarding, fraud, corruption and conflict of interest. Additionally, the ICM will also contributes to the overall strategic leadership of the country programme, participating and leading in key SMT processes as required.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

FOR NATIONALS ONLY

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA) or relevant Bachelor’s degree with preference to Finance, Accounting, Auditing etc**.**

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years spent working at a managerial level a willingness to engage in intense Controls and Fraud training

• Experience in fraud awareness and case investigation management

• An unquestionably high level of integrity and ethics

• Proficiency in Computer – highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience working with financial systems

• Understanding of strategic finance issues with strong influencing skills, sharp business acumen and sound judgment

• Experience of working effectively, independently with minimal supervision and meeting tight deadlines

• Strong relationship builder with a proven track record in forming good business partnerships and utilising collaborative approaches

• Excellent communication skills,

• Strong analytical, problem solving skills.

• Available to travel frequently to all country locations.

• Proficiency in English Language (Speaking and writing)

Desirable

• Experience with financial software systems
• Experience in audit management
• Sound understanding of critical SCI policies

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

Closing Date: 03rd January, 2023

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document in English including your salary expectations for this role.

• Candidates should apply through the link that will be provided by Careers.sl.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY