Monday, June 11, 2012

Compliance Specialist

The Firms project is a 4 years economic growth project funded by USAID and implemented by Chemonics that started in May 2009. The objective of the Project is to develop dynamic, internationally competitive business sector in Pakistan that is increasing exports, employing more people and producing higher value added products and services.

Chemonics seeks a Compliance Specialist to join the Firms Finance team. Responsibility is to provide financial management support to the Firms project. The Compliance Specialist would enable the team leaders to enhance and produce quality work to ensure compliance with Chemonics policies and regulation and donor regulations (USAID).

Specific Tasks:

The position entails a thorough knowledge of the Audit principles, procedures and practices of accounting and financial records and financial transaction review before approvals.

To work with finance team and management and conduct compliance review on all payments transactions of the project prior to actual payments.To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided to Director of Finance and management for approvals.Give attention to details and address the short comings before the voucher reaches Director Finance for his /her approval.Ensure that payments being processed are referenced with the supporting invoices and documents and are meeting the financial policies of CI,  are in compliance with best accounting practices and USAID guidelines.Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and operational controls before it reaches to Director of Finance for approval of voucher.Ensure that the prescribed procedures are diligently followed within Finance teams, so that appraisal and monitoring of transactions and vouchers can be reliable and effective for the Director of Finance and Firms management.Inform and report to the Director of Finance with his/her observations, comments and recommendations based on carried out work on transactions and Field Accounting and Compliance Manual for non compliance of transaction.Liaise with the external auditors in order to prevent duplication of effort and to keep them briefed on areas of concern in order that both external and internal audit functions could be carried out efficiently and effectively.

Specific Qualifications

The candidate should be ACCA/CA qualified and have 3-5 years post qualification audit experience, with at least 3 years working experience with one of the reputable accounting firms. Additional experience with USAID funded project is preferred. The candidate is further expected to possess the following;

The ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other staff members and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.Strong attention to detail, work prioritization, and organizational skillsKnowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems.The ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.The ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments as they affect Organization, and new auditing techniques and practices.

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