JOB DETAILS:

Reporting To: Process and Statutory Compliance Manager
Travel Required: 50%

About Raising The Village

We are Raising The Village (RTV), a non-profit international development organization on a mission to end ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. What started as a small start-up in 2012has now become a fast-growing organization with 250+ national staff in Uganda, the start of a team in Rwanda, and a team of 15+ people in Toronto and New York, working together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages in Uganda. To date, we have supported more than 1,300,000 people through our innovative holistic approach. We have achieved this tremendous growth with the help of incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact.

Find out more about our programs and impact at www.raisingthevillage.org

Job Summary:

This role ensures the organization’s adherence to legal standards and internal policies. Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs and coordinating with internal and external auditors. The role also involves ensuring that the company’s practices comply with relevant regulations and laws. Additionally, it includes conducting financial analyses to support compliance and meet statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting Compliance Manager in evaluating adherence to legal standards and statutory requirements, including the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, the Employment Act, and tax regulations.
• Review compliance with statutory reporting timelines.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues.
• Support in the Implementation of strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure compliance
• Assess the efficiency of controls and suggest continuous improvements.
• Periodically revise procedures, reports, and other documents to identify risks or non- compliance issues.
• Support review, Draft, modify, and implement company policies to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with the finance team, legal counsel, and HR departments to monitor the enforcement of standards and regulations.
• Support in training employees on company processes, statutory regulations, and industry practices.
• Stay informed about regulatory developments both within and outside the company and evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Support in the Preparation of reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies when appropriate.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance within an NGO, Public, and/or International Organization
• Excellent understanding of reporting procedures and record-keeping.
• Strong business acumen combined with a commitment to legality.
• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning skills.
• An analytical mind capable of understanding the complexities of procedures and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, Business Statistics, Business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of CPA Level 2 is an added advantage
• Previous experience in an audit firm /Internal audit is an added advantage. Skills:
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Capability to develop and implement effective compliance programs.
• Strong attention to detail and adept problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle and manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.