Compliance Manager

Job Description

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Compliance Manager – Job Description

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.

We are currently looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position: 

Job Title: Compliance Manager
Department: Compliance
Reports To: Country Director 
Location: Freetown

Summary Scope of Work:  

The position will provide a full range of financial, compliance, and operational audits, for Jhpiego Sierra Leone office. The position is performed within policies included in Jhpiego, USG law, local country requirements, and administrative regulations contained within Jhpiego grants and contract agreements. The Compliance Manager will develop a fiscal year work plan which will be approved by the direct supervisor. He/She is also expected to obtain input from Jhpiego Country Office management in the development of the fiscal year work plan.

Working with all stakeholders, the Compliance Manager will identify risks that hinder the achievement of Jhpiego’s objectives and assess the adequacy, and recommends appropriate internal control systems to reduce associated risks.   With the support and oversight of the Country Director, the Compliance Manager will provide guidance, training, and compliance oversight in the areas of procurement, sub-recipient monitoring, financial management, report integrity including data. He/She will work closely with the Country Director, Senior Director of Compliance, the Director of Finance & Accounting,  COPs, senior management, finance, administration, and human resources staff to ensure compliance with Jhpiego and donor regulations.  

Purpose of the Role: 

The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that Jhpiego Sierra Leone’s projects operates in full compliance with internal policies, donor regulations, and applicable laws. The role involves conducting financial and operational audits, identifying risks, and recommending strategies to mitigate them. The Compliance Manager will strengthen internal controls, monitor sub-recipient compliance, and ensure efficient resource utilization. By offering guidance and training on compliance issues, the Compliance Manager will help uphold Jhpiego’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity, supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while minimizing risks and enhancing operational effectiveness.   

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct regular compliance reviews and risk assessments to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of operations, compliance with policies, procedures, statutory laws and the industry best practices; and provide recommendations and advice on improvements to Jhpiego’s systems and procedures
• Work with the Country Director, Senior Director Compliance, Finance & Administration Director, Chief of Party, and other senior staff members to ensure that internal control processes and systems are adequate to minimize risks. 
• Through technical assistance and spot-checking, verify that country programs comply with donor rules and regulations, applicable organizational policies and pertinent U.S. and host country laws
• Develop an annual internal compliance review plan for Jhpiego Sierra Leone with the Country Director, and prioritize plan based on risks identified
• Perform and document monitoring visits to sub recipients; and work with senior management and sub grantees to implement improvements, if required
• Serve as a member on one or more of Jhpiego’s Internal Compliance Reviews teams, as needed
• Determine Jhpiego Sierra Leone’s strategic risks and make recommendations on how these should be managed
• Ensure strict adherence to country office practices and procedures.
• Update and report on the status of the implementation of audit and internal compliance recommendations on a regular basis
• Assist the Finance team in execution of all types of external audits and reviews including management responses and action to be taken
• Assist the Finance team in conducting and documenting the annual Internal Controls over Financial Reporting review and questionnaire (ICoFR) requirement by statutory auditors. 
• Minimize fraud through active monitoring and close review on country offices practices and procedures and participate in development of new internal control initiatives.  
• Lead/conduct special investigations and analytical projects
• Ensure compliance to local tax laws and other requirements
• Develop a list of best practices for implementing and improving internal controls and orient and train staff on best practices
• Immediately report gross misconduct or suspected fraudulent activities to Jhpiego management as per Jhpiego Fraud Policy.
• Develop and regularly update the risk register and avail management with timely and tangible solutions to the risks identified.
• Ensure Project Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are up-to-date.
• Ensure all legal & regulatory requirements are intact.
• Conduct Quarterly Inspection of all Stores.
• Perform and document field visits (7 district offices) in line with agreed timelines between you and your supervisor to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to by district staff.
• Conduct monthly QBE due diligence reviews and submit by the last day of the month.
• Any other special projects as assigned by Senior Director Compliance or the Country Director.

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Master’s Degree preferred  
• Qualified accountant with CPA(U), ACCA or equivalent. CIA and/or CISA, CFE, qualification will be an added advantage 
• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience serving in a Compliance function with international Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) or equivalent.  Alternatively, a minimum of 7 years experience as an auditor in an audit firm with experience in auditing NGOs
• Good understanding of internal audit procedures including international trends and best practices
• Experience working on USG and other donor-funded projects in developing countries with an NGO or grant-related entity is preferred
• Demonstrative proficiency in Information Technology, particularly computer-assisted audit techniques, including the capacity to navigate financial systems like QuickBooks Enterprise (QBE)
• International work experience preferred 
• Availability to travel locally and internationally
• Ability to present high-quality reports with information effectively to senior management and project managers.

Knowledge: 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common reports and agreement documents
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts as they relate to auditing and fiscal analysis to include accounting and budgetary information
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Ability to travel independently in new environments
• Sensitive to sociocultural differences in the region
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and QBE 
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Portuguese

Required Abilities/Skills: 

• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform 

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management, analysis, and reporting;
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible, and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation;
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;
• Effective communicator and team member, instilling trust and confidence;
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously

How to Apply: 

• Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letters to this email: Bettina.Sesay@jhpiego.org. State in the subject area the position you are applying for in the subject area; if it is not clearly stated, your application will not be considered.  

• The deadline for the submission of applications is September 19, 2026.  

• Please note that due to the sheer volume of applications often received, only shortlisted candidates will receive responses and applications are screened on a rolling basis.  

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer  

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY