Especialista en Riesgos y Cumplimiento Perú

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The Opportunity

The Internal Control function is part of the second line of defence in the three lines of defence model, supporting the implementation of effective risk management through monitoring the functioning of the country’s internal controls to ensure that these comply with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE 
 Reports to the Regional Head of Risk and Compliance
 Provides support on risk management and control framework to host country and other countries that could be assigned   Acts as focal point for regular updates of the Country Risk Register 
 Budget responsibility limited to area specific matters. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES 
Risk Management 
 To be the first point of contact to staff who have identified the risk 
 Provide guidance and training to the middle management and risks owners of the country office in Risk management 
 To lead risk reporting in the Risk system and to support risk owners’ activities in the system to ensure that all risks are regularly updated, in line with the reporting requirements 
 To support Risk owners to manage their risks including monitoring the implementation of mitigations 
 To maintain an understanding of country context in relation to the wider Risk landscape, and to advise the Business unit management team and risk owners offering insights, trends and identifications of issues 
 To provide induction training to new team members 
 To liaise with the Regional Head of Risk & compliance for Risk system support, including risk management updates. 
 Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster a culture of compliance and risk management. 
 Provide support and guidance to the country representative where is based in the identification & assessment of controls and mitigating actions to ensure compliance with all local legal requirements. 
 Regularly review the financial health of projects against standard key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide guidance to project staff to develop strategies to mitigate these risks. 
 Support the Regional head of Risk & Compliance in the processes/activities established in the regional work plan for strengthening risk management at the regional level. 
Internal Control 
 Contribute to the development of the regional annual work plan and programs and detailed testing procedures to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, coordinating ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and organisation standards. 
 Performs/participates in reviews and investigations as assigned in any of the countries of the region 
 Prepare detailed reviews and investigations reports, highlighting findings, recommendations, and opportunities for process improvements 
 Facilitates any required self-assessment exercises on the effectiveness of internal controls and attainment of standards 
 Contributes to the induction of new staff members and refreshments of current staff upon request on risk management, the control framework (corporate policies and procedures), and the role of internal control 

 Advises and supports management in the strengthening of internal controls, systems, and processes 
 Actively participates in any regional internal control / audit networks as well as relevant external networks concerning internal controls and risk management 
 Share learning, based on best practices within the organisation as well as on best practices from the sector generally   Monitors whether appropriate due diligence is carried out on all potential partners, including financial capacity assessment and anti-terrorism screening 
 Monitors actions taken to address weaknesses identified through partner due diligence 
 Coordinates/performs partner audits to ensure compliance with donor and Plan rules and regulations 
 Provide continuous oversight of compliance to donor procedures and requirements throughout the project cycle, from start-up, implementation, and closure by conducting or coordinating regular audits at appropriate stages of the project 
 Provide or coordinate the training and ongoing support to relevant stakeholders including Grant funded project team members, Plan field offices and partners on understanding donor financial compliance, identifying financial risks and other best practices related to financial management and ensuring compliance requirements are understood and adhered to at all levels. 
 Stay updated on changes in accounting principles, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure audit processes remain current and effective 
 Prepares quarterly reports for the regional risk and compliance head on the key findings and risks identified as result of the internal control assignments undertaken in the countries Internal and External Audits 
 Provide input to the regional risk and compliance head for internal Plan’s audit planning process. 
 Provide information of the external audits performed during each year in the country and those scheduled for the following years for the preparation of the report to the regional management team. 
 Prepare reports of status of audit actions (internal and external). 
 Acts as a focal point for all external and internal audits, facilitating timely provision of documents and information as required by auditors/reviewers 
 Work closely with Country teams to prepare for internal and external audits. 
 Manage the audit actions module of the corporate Audit software and monitor actions taken by management in response to internal and external audits and reviews, ensuring that all such actions are implemented and reported as agreed and on a timely basis.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

 Regional Head of Risk and Compliance 
 Middle management/supervisors at country office 
 All CO staff 
 NO program managers and compliance teams 
 Risk and compliance team and Global Assurance team in the region 
External 
 Local NGO partners 
 Relevant professional internal audit/risk management networks. 
 External Auditors

The Individual

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 
Essential 
 At least 5 years’ experience in internal audit or related experience   Demonstrable knowledge of principles of auditing and risk management 
 Good analytical skills 
 Good interpersonal skills (open minded, pragmatic, diplomatic…) 
 Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations 
 Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence 
 Good listener with strong advisory skills 
 Excellent communication skills (writing and speaking skills) 
 Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint 
 Organised, methodical and meticulous. 
 Project management skills 

Desirable 

 Professional qualification in accounting/auditing   First-hand experience and knowledge of working in development sector 
 Familiarity with project management and development sector donor requirements e.g. USAID, ECHO, 
EU,DFID, DFAT, UN etc 
 Knowledge of [country} legal and regulatory environment 
 Understanding of Risk Management concepts 
 Facilitation and coaching skills. 

Behaviours 
 Holds self and others to account to deliver on Plan International Values and Behaviours   Willing to take a stand to uphold a position or view 
 Demonstrate high level of confidentiality on sensitive and critical issues 
 Promotes innovation and learning 
 Self-driven and works under minimum supervision 
 Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations 
 Cross culturally adept 
 Demonstrate high degree of professionalism and integrity 
 Remains calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations

 Takes responsibility for own learning and development 

Location:  Perú

Reports to: Risk and Compliance Regional Manager 

Grade: 14 

Closing Date: 17 2025

Click for full profile: Job Profile for Risk and Compliance Specialist.pdf

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