We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Senior Finance Manager position.

The Senior Finance Manager will report to the Country Representative, and will be responsible for managing, preparing, administering and directing control of the project budget, reviewing and approving recommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevant fiscal information to the Country Representative, and assisting with development and management of internal financial audits.

The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for:

• Maintain the financial health of the organization
• Reviewing and analyzing monthly financial reports regarding budgets and actual
• Complete month-end/quarterly-end closing tasks and ensure accuracy and timely submission per month end’s schedule.
• Assess monthly cash-flow needs for Country’s operations and communicate cash requests to APRO/HQ including engage with Euracific on cash request
• Collaborate with APRO and Field Accounting in all matters related to country’s finance
• In close collaboration with APRO and ensure completion of payment package for all payment requests submit via APRO or HQ
• Ensure smoothly day to day financial correspondences.
• Prepare a monthly payroll and monthly/yearly personal income tax
• Maintain an organized and updated filing system for all country financial documents and records
• Providing financial reporting for annual budget planning; including SMAC cost
• Acting as Treasury role for Country Office.
• Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, and financial statements
• Ensuring adherence with FHI 360 and donor policies and procedures
• Providing leadership and technical guidance for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).

Minimum requirements for the position are:

• A Bachelor’s degree or its International equivalent in finance, business administration, accounting or a related field.
• Partly completed or working towards to complete professional qualification (ACCA,CPA) preferred
• At least five years’ relevant work experience, including three years in management and three years at the corporate or organization level;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures relating to accounting, financial controls and financial information systems;
• A good knowledge of laws and regulations that have an impact on financial analysis and management controls;
• Experience of working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) and an international organization;
• Good organizational, supervisory, leadership and managerial skills;
• The ability to influence, motivate, negotiate and work well with others;
• The ability to provide strategic leadership and advice to the team, exchange information, and collaborate with colleagues and peers within and outside FHI 360;
• Proficiency in English and Myanmar.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Proficient in one or more local languages;
• Familiar with USAID rules, regulations and practices.

PROBLEM SOLVING & IMPACT

• Handles routine financial matters for the project.
• Has ability to recognize situations that deviate from accepted practice. Follows specific standards and procedures to resolve; variations must be approved by manager before taking action.
• Errors may negatively impact office function and ability to meet deadlines

SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED

• Responsible for supervising junior finance staff.
• Work is a combination of independent and supervised activities.
• May offer ideas and suggestions for improving processes or efficiencies but does not change procedures without approval from HQ/APRO finance supervisor.

TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED

• Good proficiency in computer software applications in particular Microsoft Excel and World.
• Email, telephone, printer, copier, cell phones and other devices.
• Substantial experience using computerized administrative and HR information systems.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Around 10% with the required ability to travel (domestically and internationally) as needed including weekends.

COMPETENCIES

Ambition and Passion

Written Communication

Technical skills and learning

Problem Solving

Personal learning and development

Initiative

Ethics and Values

Commitment and Accountability

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements