Compliance Manager
Status
Full-time permanent
Department
Reports to
Senior Compliance
Manager
Compensation
band
3A
Overall
responsibility
Reporting to the
Senior Compliance Manager, the Compliance Manager will support a cross
functional development team responsible for preparing proposals and managing a
wide range of rapid and complex projects in the humanitarian sector.
The role of the
Compliance Manager is to: 1) contribute to proposal development for Plan
Canada’s humanitarian portfolio, focusing on budgeting for quality project
implementation; and 2) provide oversight and analysis of the financial health
of assigned projects while ensuring compliance to donor requirements.
Specific
responsibilities
Working closely
with project team members in Canada and Plan International’s overseas field
offices, the individual will:
Lead budget preparation with a focus on
appropriate costing models,·
alignment with proposed activity and staffing plans as well as maximizing cost
recovery.
Ensure proposals have best in class budget
presentation and budget notes, in line with donor guidelines.·
Articulate and present donor requirements from
a compliance· perspective from the onset
of the proposal development process and advise on implications for
implementation
Identify potential financial risks from
proposal development stage·
through to grant close and develop strategies to minimize risk.
Coordinate, complete and obtain approvals for
Agreements with the Plan field and regional offices·
Review donor and partner agreements ensuring
the financial terms·
and conditions are compatible with Plan International’s systems and are
favourable to quality implementation and reporting.
Collaborate with Program Managers to develop
project implementation plans and ensure smooth start-up of new projects.·
Work collaboratively with Program Managers, to
prepare, review,·
submit, and oversee project budgets, forecasts and financial reports (including
variance analysis), ensuring alignment with project activities.
Ensure all project expenditures and contracts
are in compliance·
with terms and conditions of donor agreements by conducting regular desk audits
as well as occasional in-field audits.
Provide training and ongoing support to
relevant stakeholders·
including Canadian project team members, Plan field offices and partners (based
in field and Canada) on understanding donor financial compliance, identifying
risks and other best practices related to financial management.
Participate in feedback mechanism to capture
lessons learned from·
projects in implementation to inform future budget development and build on
donor intelligence from compliance perspective.
The Compliance
Manager position often will not have people leadership but rather be an
individual contributor as part of a wider team with specific accountabilities
within a team.**Skills, experience,
qualifications **
Business or Finance related degree. Professional
accreditation (CPA/CGA/CMA) an asset·
Minimum of 2-4 years related experience in
developing costing·
models / budgets at the project design stage and risk assessment and mitigation
for $4M+ Proposals
Previous experience working on long term
development projects an·
asset, including experience with donor agencies such as Global Affairs Canada
(including IHA), multilateral agencies (Global Sanitation Fund, AfDB, UNICEF,
UNHCR, etc.) and charitable organizations / Foundations
Fluent in English.,Other languages an asset·
Superior skills in building productive working
relationships with team colleagues, field offices, donors and partners·
Prior experience on financial management of
projects and understanding of project management cycle is an asset·
Exceptional cross-cultural, oral and written
communications skills.·
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office
Suite with advanced Excel skills required·
Strong analytical and problem solving skills·
Flexible and proven ability to deliver under
very short deadlines·
Coaching and mentoring skills for building
project staff capacity on quality budget development·
Experience with working in cross-functional
teams and matrix environment·
Flexible approach and good ability to deal
with ambiguity.·
Hands on experience reviewing complex
contracts and agreements·
Permanent Residency status in Canada is
required·
Some travel would be needed for the position·
Ability to travel internationally (a valid
passport will be required)·
A strong work ethic coupled with tact and
diplomacy·
Personal values consistent with those of Plan
International’s corporate values·
About Plan
International Canada
Imagine working for
a leading international non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to
creating a better world. That’s Plan International, a global movement for
change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social
justice for children in developing countries.
Founded in 1937,
Plan International is one of the world’s oldest and largest international
development agencies, working in partnership with millions of people around the
world to end global poverty. Not for profit, independent and inclusive of all
faiths and cultures, Plan International has only one agenda: to improve the
lives of children. Because I am a Girl is Plan International’s global
initiative to end gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of
girls – and everyone around them – out of poverty.
Plan International
Canada is part of a global network of offices in over 70 countries. Our busy
Toronto and Ottawa-based offices undertake fundraising, donor engagement and
public outreach, as well as overseeing a wide variety of field programs led by
our International Program Department, which includes experts in health,
education, water and sanitation, economic security, gender equity, child
protection and participation, and humanitarian assistance.
We at Plan
International Canada are a dedicated, passionate and diverse team of over 200
employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Join us and plan to
change the world.
Visit our website at
plancanada.ca
To apply for this
role please forward your CV and covering letter, outlining your skills,
experience and salary expectations to gethired@plancanada.ca by December 9,
2016 Please reference Compliance
Manager in the subject line.
Plan International
Canada sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this
opportunity; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Applicants must be
legally eligible to work in Canada.
Consistent with our Child Protection Policy the successful candidate must
receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector
screen.
Plan International
Canada is an inclusive workplace, and is committed to championing
accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can
be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met
the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their
requirements known when contacted