Senior Risk and Compliance Manager at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Risk and Compliance Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

• You will be responsible for analyzing moderate to complex project and operational activities using fraud tools to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
• In addition, the incumbent will provide a high-level review, operational internal controls, and risk management expertise with an emphasis on quality reporting and risk management strategies that address organizational accountability and resilience.
• The post holder is expected to bring innovative perspectives to the country program to influence and implement fraud and risk management reform in an ever-changing operating environment.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise risk management systems and processes that is geared towards enhancing fraud risk management and oversight.
• Develop risks model to identify, evaluate and respond to possible risks associated with the CP programmatic and operational activities.
• Lead annual risk assessment and planning process to develop and maintain the CP Risk register, annual risk and compliance plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the CP.
• Perform high level and complex investigations regarding actual and suspected fraud activities, providing oversight and appropriate resolution to the Country Program Leadership. Supports the establishment of fraud risk tolerance guidelines with donors ensuring the risk of exposure of the organization is within these guidelines.
• Lead Risk & Compliance initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, review exercises and reporting to the CR, Region, HQ and External stakeholders.
• Serve as lead on all FAM procedures reported within the CP and ensure result based corrective action plans in FAM reporting
• Prepare anti-fraud training materials and lead on all trainings related to fraud prevention, fraud reporting and Risk Management across the CP, partners, and vendors.
• Respond to inquiries of donors, Office of Inspector General regarding fraud risk management issues at the Country program or Partners level.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant field preferred.
• Accounting or audit certification highly preferred (E.g ACCA, ICAN, CIA etc)
• Association of Certified Fraud Examiner Professional certifications.
• Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations; knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control Framework or The Institute of Internal Audit’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Minimum of 7 years work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in audit, risk and fraud management. At least 5 of these years of experience must entail audit, compliance, fraud or risk management experience with International Non-Governmental Organisation.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
• Required Languages - English
• Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong relationship management skills
• Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees, partners, donors, and other external stakeholders
• Strong analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated progression in career with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to make sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fraud and risk management experience in non-governmental organizations
• Familiar with case investigation and fraud risk controls
• Good in data analytics, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivatedand be able to work under pressure
• Coaching and training abilities

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory Responsibilities: Risk and Compliance Manager and Risk and Compliance Officers
• Internal: Country Program Leadership Team, Country Program Senior Management Team, Regional Office Executives, HQ Ethics Unit & HQ Global Risk and Compliance.
• External: External Auditors, Sub-Recipients, Donor Compliance teams, Office of Inspector General & Government authorities.

Application Closing Date
26th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
• CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.