International Compliance Manager jobs in Cary, NC

Summary of Role:

The Financial Management and Compliance Advisor works to support a USAID-funded project in Asia which is focused on increasing capacity of local implementing partners (LIPs) to manage Global Health programs. The consultant is responsible for conducting an organizational assessment and providing capacity development support to USAID LIPs. They are responsible for ensuring the effective use of donor resources to meet project goals. They will be responsible for strengthening local partners' financial systems including budgeting, monitoring, forecasting as well as all legal, audit, and contractual compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead participatory process for organizational capacity building
• Conduct organizational risk assessments
• Develop Risk Mitigation and Capacity Development Plans
• Review and update organizational policies, procedures and systems
• Support all aspects of financial management compliance for USAID awards
• Provide direct mentoring and oversight to project LIPs staff performing financial and administrative functions
• Advise LIPs senior leadership regularly on financial and operations-related matters
• Provide audit readiness support to LIPs
• Support LIPs in preparing responses to audit findings and follows-up on the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of action/corrective action plans relative to both internal and external audits

Education/Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar field of study and at least eight years of experience in financial and administrative management with international organizations or a bachelor's degree in a related field of study and at least 12 years of relevant experience
• Senior manager experience in financial, administrative, and contract management of USG funded projects, preferably on large & complex global projects.
• Experience managing USAID contracts and have expert knowledge in USG rules and regulations.
• Experience with PEPFAR programming and policies
• Experience with USAID Global Health Programs
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and ability to manage staff effectively in a complex and changing environment.
• Proven ability to manage confidential matters discreetly and with the trust and confidence of colleagues and clients.
• Experience in providing Organizational Capacity Development Technical Assistance
• Ability to work with a high level of independence, using own initiative
• Strong English language skills required; additional knowledge of recognized local languages preferred
• Must reside in one of the following countries: Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, or Vietnam.