GLOBAL AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (M/F)

The Fundación Educación y Cooperación (Educo) is a global cooperation and humanitarian action NGO that works on behalf of children and the defence of their rights, especially the right to a quality education. We work with children and those around them to build a fairer and more equitable society. We want to build a world where all children enjoy their rights and live in dignity.

We develop social projects in Spain, Africa, America and Asia, involving more than 550,000 children and 150,000 adults, to promote fair and equitable societies that guarantee their rights and well-being. We envision a world where all children enjoy their full rights and lead a life of dignity.

We are members of the ChildFund Alliance, one of the largest international networks of NGOs working to protect children on five continents.

**Our Vision: “**A world where all children enjoy their full rights and lead a life of dignity”.

Our Mission: We work with children and their communities to promote just and equitable societies that guarantee their rights and well-being.

Our values: Social Commitment, Fairness and Respect.

In Africa, we implement our projects/programmes for children in Burkina-Faso, Mali, Benin, Niger and Senegal, in the fields of development, humanitarian action and emergencies. We work with trusted technical and financial partners.

As part of strengthening its management system and building a stronger structure, Educo is looking for an effective audit and compliance specialist (M/F). This talent must have solid technical and managerial skills, great human qualities to support, accompany and strengthen our structure and above all share our vision and organizational culture.

Are you that talent? Would you like to work in a fast-growing environment with a young, dynamic team? We look forward to receiving your application!!!!

GLOBAL AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (M/F)

Number of posts: 01

Place of employment: based in one of the Burkina/Mali/Benin or Senegal country offices;

Nature and duration of contract: twelve (12) month fixed-term contract, including a three-month trial period; with the possibility of renewal to a permanent contract if satisfied;

Reporting line: Head of Audit and Compliance;

Start date: as early as possible in January 2024;

– Working conditions: A gross monthly salary covering accommodation of between 1,500,000 and 1,789,161 FCFA depending on experience;

– 80% health insurance cover for the employee, his/her spouse and minor children;

– Training: Free unlimited access to the in-house e-learning platform;

– Other non-exhaustive benefits depending on country constraints.

1. Mission. The Global Audit and Compliance Specialist Africa (M/F), is responsible for supporting countries in the region to ensure compliance with procedures and commitments in all aspects of the management and operation of country offices in order to build Educo’s reputation in Africa with a specific donor community through the quality of reporting and audit results in country offices. He/she is also responsible for updating and implementing the regional audit and compliance strategy in Africa, in line with Educo’s global objectives, and for supporting and accompanying the country offices.
2. Essential tasks

• To ensure the conformity and quality of processes and compliance with procedures in all areas of the organisation (finance, resource mobilisation, logistics, procurement, human resources management, programmes, MERA, IT, etc);
• Conducting audits and controls on the operation and management of countries in the Africa region
• Guiding and developing the quality of reports and audits, assessing the effectiveness of the countries’ overall management system and making recommendations
• Supporting country management and finance management in external audit processes and making recommendations for improving and aligning internal processes with those of external donors.
• Provide analysis and technical advice on internal audit and control in Africa, identifying opportunities and improvements.
• Identifies inconsistencies and impacts in accounting/administrative/logistics/management controls and recommends appropriate corrective actions to maintain and improve quality.
• Provide substantial audit and internal control expertise/analysis and identify opportunities and areas for improvement for the countries and the region.
• Build Educo’s reputation in Africa with a specific donor community through quality reporting and audit results in country offices.

1. Skills and experience
2. Essentials

• Have at least a BAC + 5 or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or any equivalent university diploma in the field of management or financial management;
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in administrative and financial management of projects in an international NGO, including at least three (3) years in management control, audit and compliance;
• Excellent writing skills/Fluency in French and English.
• Sound knowledge of the policies and procedures of institutional donors
• Experience in managing/monitoring large/multi-donor budgets
• Relevant experience of creating and implementing management tools
• Very good knowledge of donor procedures
• Advanced knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting and management control
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and budgeting tools
• Advanced knowledge of the financial structure of an international NGO
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint and Outlook;
• Good command of results-based management;
• Experience in setting up and managing quality processes;

1. Wisches

• Previous experience in this or similar positions;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure in an international and multicultural environment.
• Mastery of audit, control, administrative and financial management tools
• Ability to support and consolidate structures
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of management software, in this case ERP, is a plus.

1. Skills and aptitudes

• Dynamic, motivated and results-oriented;
• Proven ability to develop and strengthen management systems;
• Ability to work with different stakeholders;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex and technical information in a simple and articulate manner;
• Good time management and coordination skills;
• Ability to work and direct tasks independently while being a strong team player;
• Excellent ability to work in a stressful or pressurised environment and to manage multiple deadlines effectively;
• Excellent collaboration, analysis, synthesis and writing skills;
• Ability to actively report difficulties and contribute to the development of mitigating solutions;
• Willingness to travel abroad (50% of the time);
• Commitment to Educo’s vision, mission and values.

1. RESPECT FOR SAFEGUARDING POLICIES

Educo is committed to creating and maintaining an affective and protective environment that reflects the values of the organisation, that prevents and speaks out against all forms of violence and physical and psychological abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and exploitation for commercial purposes or any other type that may harm the health development or dignity of persons participating in its activities, including children, or endanger their lives, regardless of their gender, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, or any other factor that may be discriminatory, with special emphasis on the vulnerable conditions of children with disabilities. Therefore, Educo strongly condemns all forms of abuse and exploitation against the participants in its programmes and projects, including children, and always responds to cases of alleged or verified abuse according to their nature and within the framework of its competences. Educo has put in place normative documents such as:

– the Policy for the Protection and Welfare of Children and Adolescents;

– the Protection Policy against Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PPSEAH);

– the General Code of Conduct.

These various policies must be known, signed and complied with by every employee who engages with Educo.

1. RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE

(1) Pre-selection based on application – (2) Written test – (3) Individual interview

NB: Applications that do not match the profile or are incomplete will not be examined. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test. No fees are paid when we recruit.

With equal experience and skills, priority will be given to female candidates.

In the event of unsatisfactory results, Educo reserves the right not to proceed with this recruitment notice.