Since 2012, Acted has been implementing projects with vulnerable communities in Syria with a two-fold approach: Acted provides life-saving support to vulnerable displaced persons, returnees, and host communities across Syria, through multi-sectorial rapid emergency services, and implements a wide range of resilience building interventions. Thus, Acted has been able to strengthen its links with Syrian local communities and to develop an in-depth knowledge of local dynamics. A team of 900+ is currently working in Syria.

You will be in charge of
The Country Transparency and Compliance Manager is a key member of the Management Team at country level. She/He is responsible for Acted audit management in-country under the authority of the Country Director.

She/He is in charge of (i) controlling, on a risk-based audit approach, the implementation of Acted ’s processes in compliance with Acted ’s guidelines, specific donor guidelines, best practices and national regulations in the relevant country; (ii) developing & actively contributing to action plans agreed with country coordination in order to mitigate the identified risks, and to cope with priorities, budget constraints and organizational context.

She/He provides technical support and capacity building to the country FLATS staff to implement the action plan and address the issues.

She/He also provides technical support for donor external audits and due diligences preparation and follow-up.

She/He should comply and ensure compliance to the audit code of conduct.

Main duties

1. Internal Audit management

Implement the approved national internal audit plan: conduct and supervise internal audit missions through a risk management approach
Control the implementation of the Acted standard guidelines and FLAT System at the capital, area and partner’s levels
Control the compliance with country rules and regulations
Provide support to mitigate the high risks identified
2. External audit : ensure the external audit and the due diligences preparation and follow up

3. Training sessions / lessons learned / best practices

Capacity building and Training
Lessons learn
Process improvement
4. Transparency/Compliance Management

5. Team Leadership

6. Other

Expected skills and qualifications
Postgraduate diploma in Audit, Finance, International Relations, Law or in relation with the position;
3-4 years of previous work experience in Audit (external and/or internal), Finance, Logistics, Administration or Law;
Previous experience in the aid & development sector is an asset;
Proven capabilities in leadership and management required;
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and organizational terms;
Demonstrate flexibility, dynamism and autonomy;
Ability to work well and under pressure;
Excellent communication and writing skills in English;
Previous experience abroad is an asset.
Terms of reference
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Conditions
Salary between 3400 and 3600€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
Psychological assistance

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email, including the reference: T&CM/SYR