Compliance Officer

Job Purpose:

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for reviewing and verifying organizational financial and HR transactions to ensure adherence to internal rules, regulations, and procedures. The role involves post-transactional reviews, data analysis, reporting, and supporting internal audits, contributing to enhanced operational integrity and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic post-review of travel claims, procurement, payroll, human resources, and other financial transactions to ensure alignment with internal policies and procedures.
• Analyze sampled transactions in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and record findings, highlighting any irregularities or areas of non-compliance.
• Prepare and present compliance reports and visual highlights (e.g., PowerPoint presentations), including statistical data and recommendations for process improvement.
• Assist in interactions with internal or external auditors by providing necessary data, compliance logs, and analysis results.
• Pool monthly transactions for travel, procurement, finance, payroll, and HR activities for sampling and evaluation.
• Track trends and prepare monthly and quarterly reports on compliance review outcomes.
• Support the development of SOPs, analytical tools, and guidelines to enhance the compliance monitoring framework.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Professional certifications in audit, compliance, risk management, or finance are an added advantage.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in compliance, internal audit, financial operations, risk management, or business process controls, preferably within an international or large-scale organization.

ls & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of finance, procurement, payroll, or HR operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and common business software tools.
• Ability to analyze complex data and identify discrepancies.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain findings clearly.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Ability to prepare concise reports and provide briefings or training where necessary.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professional integrity.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is an asset.