COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Perform health checks on the fuel coupon system and recommend improvements.
Overview
Perform health checks on the fuel coupon system and recommend improvements.
You have:
- Degree in audit, business or public administration, finance, accounting, economics or related field.
- Possession of a professional audit qualification is desirable.
- At least five years relevant internal audit experience or audit experience in a consulting firm.
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English.
- National of Zimbabwe or a legal resident in the country.
Organizational Setting
FAO supports governments and regional bodies to address their needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources. The Administrative Unit supports program and project implementation by being custodian of rules, regulations and procedures; providing financial certifications; maintenance of records; monitoring corporate activities; budget management; security management; and ensuring adequacy of internal controls.
Reporting Lines
Working under the overall supervision of the SFS Sub-Regional Coordinator and FAO Representative in Zimbabwe, and direct supervision of the Head of Administration, the Compliance Specialist will do a health check on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Zimbabwe country office fuel coupon system.
Technical Focus
The technical areas/profiles covered will be as follows: • Evaluation
Tasks and responsibilities
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of the FAO’s Redan fuel coupons and Total smart card fuel system. • Reviews fuel coupon receipts and disbursements under the fuel coupons custodian. • Reviews coupons disbursed to implementing partners and establish how adequate is the current systems. • Reviews smart card fuel usage for official vehicles and generators to determine adequacy of the current system & Report any matters incidental to the fuel management system. • Reviews the office asset registry and carry spot checks. • Makes recommendations for improvements or adequacy to the current system with emphasis on the disbursement and acquittal of fuel advanced and fuel usage in the running of official vehicles and the generators as well as the management of the assets.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Degree in audit, business or public administration, finance, accounting, economics or related field. Possession of a professional audit qualification is desirable. • At least five years relevant internal audit experience or audit experience in a consulting firm. • Working knowledge (Level C) of English • National of Zimbabwe or a legal resident in the country
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/ Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work • Extent and relevance of experience in auditing, accounting, management and information systems techniques • Extent and relevance of experience in risk assessments • Experience in using specialised auditing software
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you identified a compliance issue within a system? | This question assesses your practical experience in identifying compliance issues. | Provide a specific example, focusing on the steps you took to address the issue. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with multiple audit projects? | This explores your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What auditing software have you used, and how did it enhance your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to communicate a difficult finding to a stakeholder. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your view, what are the most critical aspects of effective internal control systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |