Manager - Ethics & Compliance

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Manager Ethics and Compliance will assist Senior Coordinator Ethics and Compliance to oversee internal control and compliance functions across the country program including compliance review of partner, support departments and participate ECU/ In Country Investigation.

The post holder also involves with different capacity building initiatives such as facilitated new staff induction secession, provide training to partner staff, MSA/MPA supplier and others based on requirement on Ethics and Compliance overview and fraud sensitization.

Highlights of Key Responsibilities

Internal Control and Compliance:

· Based on work plan, conduct compliance, operational and Financial reviews of IRC partner and sub-partner (operation & program), IRC support departments to assess adequacy and effectiveness of Internal Controls, risk management, and compliance align with policies, procedures and regulations

· Share draft audit report with line manager including findings and give appropriate recommendations for improvement of country program and related partners’ processes, systems and procedures where relevant.

Misconduct Allegations and Investigations:

Contribute to investigations on case -by-case basis under the guidance of the Senior Coordinator Ethics and Compliance/ CD/ ECU. This may include below:

· Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, waste, financial corruption, misconduct, safeguarding issue ensuring objectivity, impartiality, and fairness through investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigation standards and IRC guideline

· Prepare draft investigation report and share with line manager and preserve appropriate evidence in the working file.

Training:

Support training workshops to IRC staff, Partner Staff, MPA/MSA supplier in collaboration with HR on Ethics and Compliance in particular the IRC Code of Conduct.

Deliverables

· Timely report preparation and share with related staff for compliance review and Investigation

· Facilitate training secession and follow-up

Maintain in country recommendation tracer

Qualifications

Work Experience

· At least 5 years of experience in investigation, finance, auditing with NGO

· Preferably 2 years working experience with INGO/ IN organization

· CA course completed from a reputed CA firm is highly preferred

Experience and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla

· Good understanding of Accounting and Internal Control Standard (COSO).

· Familiarity with forensic accounting and both digital and paper filed audits.

· Familiarity with GoB compliances for INGO in Bangladesh.

· Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent analytical, presentation and reporting skills

· Evidence of successful experience in compiling and conducting training, workshop in an advantage

· Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

· Strong commitment to IRC’s mission purpose and values.

Specific Educational Qualification

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/ law/ Management

· CA course completed from a reputed CA firm

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified women professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?