Compliance & Risk Officer

Risk Monitoring & Prevention

• Investigate irregular transactions, expense claims, and procurement processes to identify potential policy violations.
  

• Conduct periodic reviews of high-risk financial and operational processes to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement.
  

• Develop and implement risk detection techniques, including transaction reviews and trend analysis.
  

• Monitor cash handling, procurement approvals, and vendor payments to ensure compliance with policies and prevent financial risks.
  

• Collaborate with other departments to identify and address emerging risks in daily operations.
  

• Ensure adherence to company policies, financial regulations, and donor requirements.
  

• Regularly review financial and operational procedures to identify and close gaps that may lead to losses.
  

• Conduct spot checks and random verifications of transactions and inventory records.
  

• Ensure all compliance requirements are met, including regulatory, donor, and organizational standards.
  

• Report any irregularities or compliance concerns to management with recommendations for corrective action.
  

• Maintain a risk incident register and track resolutions of identified issues.
  

• Train staff on compliance best practices, ethical financial management, and company policies.
  

• Prepare and present detailed compliance and risk reports to senior management and stakeholders.
  

• Continuously identify areas for process improvement and collaborate with relevant departments to implement better risk management practices.
  

• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the company’s operations and functions.
  

• Develop and implement risk management strategies, policies, and procedures.
  

• Perform regular risk assessments, monitor risk trends, and recommend risk mitigation measures.
  

• Lead internal audits and investigations into potential compliance breaches or operational inefficiencies.
  

• Develop and maintain risk management frameworks and policies in alignment with regulatory requirements.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  

• 3 - 5 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, or financial oversight.
  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate risk, including trend analysis and irregular transaction detection.
  

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and internal control systems.
  

• Experience in financial audits, process improvement, or internal controls.
  

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical judgment.
  

• Ability to work independently and proactively identify risks.