Compliance Assistant

World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of Compliance Assistant – Sulaymaniyah

Purpose of position:

To assist the Compliance Officer of the food voucher project in ensuring compliance of all project processes, systems and implementation as per donor and World Vision standards. The position ensures accuracy of all reports including quantitative reports and making use of standard checklists.  The position gives assurance that project distribution, warehouse, logistics and reporting meeting the set standards.

The Assistant Compliance Officer should work directly under supervision of Compliance Officer getting guidance and direction on day to tasks.

Major Responsiblities

Major Activities

• Review all distribution records (Distribution Center Visit reports, beneficiary distribution Lists, Distribution plans etc.) to ensure they match distribution reports

• Review warehouse records (ledgers, stack cards, warehouse inspection report etc.) and ensure compliance to standards

• Make use of standard checklist to ensure all documentation and backup of project documents are available

• Review all statistical reports (CTS, monthly distribution reports submitted to WFP) WFP and World Vision DMT, to ensure they are accurate and meeting expected requirements

• Ensure the project is audit proof through consistently making use of checklist to ensure adherence to standards

• Ensure the following systems are compiling and producing accurate reports-, CTS system, distribution processes

• Share bi-weekly compliance report with field teams

• Innovate and recommend improved systems processes

• Ensure close follow ups of teams that they are implanting the recommendations

• Perform any other duties as required by the Compliance Officer or his/her designee.

Other desired Competencies/Attributes

• Previous exposure to compliance/audit

• Analytical and key to details.

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

• The holder of this position must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Statistics or any other related course from a recognized University.  

• Experience in relevant fields.

• Good written and oral English communication skills.

• Must be assertive/firm.

• Must have strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills with an attention to details.

• Requires the ability to effectively present concepts to lay users in various settings and by various means (verbal and written).

• Requires strong communication skills to interact with all levels of staff and management.

• Must be able to work effectively with a diverse team.

• Requires the ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks.

World Vision is an equal-opportunity employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes and supports all employees to achieve the maximum extent of their potential. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.