Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises. Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Internal Controller &Compliance Manager will work under the immediate supervision and guidance of the Director Risk,Compliance &Government Relations (DRC&GR )and will be fully responsible for supporting compliance on programmes implementations, expenditures at CO and field offices to ensure policies and procedures are followed according to the agency and donor’s requirement and international audit standards are maintained. Internal Controller &Compliance Manager is also responsible for extensively visiting field offices  to review financial management system , visiting project implementation sites to ensure quality of programs,reviw partners implementation sites and partners awareness trainings. This position also responsible for supporting external auditors to conduct audit and follow up on audit recommendations. The IC&CM is expected to instruct and follow up internal investigations on fraud cases and follow up on whistle blowing suggestions. The position is also expected to monitor and report on the implementation of Global Assurance Audit Findings, train and raise awareness on internal control systems and fraud prevention good practice. The incumbent is expected to maintain a robust internal control and governance environment and SC assets control.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3:  the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE:

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

• Degree in Business Administration,Social Development,Accounting, Finance or releated field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 2 years spent within a country office capacity.
• Experience in internal auditing with non-profit / NGOs in Sudan is an additional asset.
• Proficient of in application of internal auditing theory, standards, procedures & techiniques.
• Experience in fraud awareness and case investigation management.
• An unquestionably high level of integrity and ethics
• Computer fluency; highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience working in complex financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills, initiative, the ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently is essential.
• Available to travel frequently to all country locations.

Desirable:

• Experience with Save the Children award management and financial systems (AMS and Agresso).
• Significant experience in fraud and corruption prevention.
• Significant experience in audit management.
• Professional Audit Qualification and any relevant professional qualifications is preferred
• Knowledge of the Sudan financial legal framework.
• Ability to operate in a cross cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Can be trusted to work independently with limited supervision.
• Can be trusted to keep sensitive information secure.