RISK & INTERNAL CONTROLS MANAGER

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Plan International Ghana is looking to hire a seasoned Risk and Internal Control Manager to join our Country Leadership Team and ensure that Plan International Ghana maintains the integrity of all its operations and activities.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the risk management and internal control framework, as well as managing the internal audit function. You will also advise the Leadership Team on fraud-prevention and integrity issues, and report on any risk management and internal control deficiencies and recommendations for improvement.

ABOUT YOU
The functions and responsibilities of the role will require an individual who can effectively manage audits, assessments, and compliance processes, collaborate with external stakeholders, and communicate clearly and persuasively. You must posses a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory context in Ghana and the region, and you uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. You must also be  committed to the  advancing of children’s rights and equality for girls, in line with Plan International’s values and vision.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Risk and Internal Control Manager, you will amongst other key items:

• Coordinate and monitor the Quality Assurance function and programs.
• Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of all the processes required in the Quality Assurance work (annual plan, standard working papers, reporting format and protocols) etc.
• Strengthen the risk management processes in line with the Global and Regional strategy through facilitation of the country risk management plan of actions and monitoring of the Risk Register.
• Follow up on Action-Plans agreed between management and external Auditors for full compliance and report to Country Director
• Review the current Internal Control Systems for its effectiveness and appropriateness to achieve the organization’s objectives and reports on areas of improvement.
• Perform special confidential tasks assigned by the Country Director.
• Ensure quality standards are met through review of processes at risk in the annual review plan. 
• Monitor action taken by management in response to assurance reviews, ensuring effective follow up.
• Perform other duties, including undertaking complex or sensitive reviews and investigations as assigned. 
• Adhere to Plan’s Child Protection Policy to safeguard and protect the child at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse.
• Support in ensuring Plan’s gender equality policy is adhered to.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time to ensure the effective implementation of the Country’s program.
• Oversee the review of contracts, MoUs, funding agreements in conformity with approved procedures, laws.
• Control of sponsorship communication- test of different types of communications.
• Participate in departmental meetings to share experience and understand the workings of the department.
• Participate in all external audits commissioned by Plan or donor.
• Participate in Global Assurance audit.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Knowledge and Experience
• Second Degree in the fields of Accounting, or Auditing or its equivalent in a related field of study.
• Extensive practical experience of at least 7 seven years of practical Audit Management experience in a recognized organization either in the INGO sector or public accounting firm.
• Fully qualified CA, CIA, CPA, ACCA, or other internationally recognized accounting/auditing qualification.
• Knowledge about program and project implementation is an added advantage.

Skills:

• Ability to train and mentor a team, partners and communities
• Good analytical and synthesis skills
• Ability to study and quickly understand new operating environment and organizational systems.
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Good listening and negotiating skills
• Independence and objectivity, you should be able to work with minimum supervision
• Organized, methodical and meticulous

Behaviour:

• Promoting high performance
• Open to feedback and willing to try new approaches and processes
• Excellent Team spirit.
• Promotes innovation, learning and transparency
• Communicates effectively and enthusiastically as appropriate to the audience
• Gains, develops and retains credibility
• Behaves consistently  in their approach to work and decision making