Finance Director - Pakistan
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide overall leadership and management of the finance function, by promoting financial stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of financial information to be used by senior management for decision making.
To develop and implement financial policies, ensuring compliance at all levels, and to ensure effective resource acquisition, utilization and safe guarding of assets according to WV approved policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Financial Planning and Management
+ Alignment of partnership budgets between National office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and support offices
+ With the Operations Director, advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with Regional Working Group (RWG) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader
+ Manage National Office (NO) budget, cash flow and project funding, in collaboration with the Operations Director
+ Coordinate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines
+ Contribute on the preparation of the annual operating plan as per guidelines
+ Prepare a quarterly analysis of the financial situation of the National Office. Note: we will need to amend this to take into consideration the Quarterly Scorecard prepared by FRSC
Promote financial accountability and reporting
+ Design systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of WV assets, resources and operations
+ Submission of timely, accurate and complete relevant reporting
+ Definition and implementation of efficient and effective internal control systems
+ Provide oversight on MFI financial management
+ Management of fixed assets
+ Adhering to partnership policies and guidelines as stipulated in the International Financial Manual and other policies
+ Complying with year-end closing process including of year-end reports, appendices and carryforward guidelines
+ Inputting project financial reports in Notes (Field Financial Reporting) FFR database
+ Reconciling MyPBAS to FFR monthly with action plans for addressing outstanding items
+ Play the role of Disclosure Officer whenever an allegation is received by WVI under the Integrity and Risk Reporting (IRR) policy with regards to his/her specific office
+ Visit Area Development Programme (ADP)s and other project sites at least on a quarterly basis in order to monitor on accountability issues, follow up on implementation of audit findings and provide support
Cost efficiency and effectiveness
+ Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed through
+ Promote benchmarks for determining effective resource utilization at all levels
+ Contribute to the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services
+ Ensure cost effectiveness through competitive bidding process and quality products/outputs
Risk Management and Controls
+ Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings, both at the NO and project levels
+ Ensure that management responses to audits performed to the NO and projects are sent on time to the Audit Department , and that audit recommendations are implemented
+ Ensure adequate preparation for Global Centre (GC) and external audits
+ Monitor the Pakistan Financial Risk Matrix
Capacity building
+ Ensure competent and motivated staff are hired and retained
+ Ensure there is a capacity development plan for finance staff
+ Coordinate and conduct training in areas like accounting, SunSystem, risk management, grant compliance and other key financial areas to NO and project finance staff
+ Facilitate ND, operations, board and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements
+ Ensure a continuing professional education
+ Participate in the relevant National, Regional, and partnership capacity building initiatives
+ Ensure partnership finance policies and procedures are understood by senior management, operations/technical staff, communities and board
+ Promote on the job coaching processes and specific tailor made training programs for staff
+ Develop a succession plan for key finance positions
Strategic networks
+ Develop good networks and relationships with other NOs, SOs, other partnership areas, other NGO, Banking entities, etc.
+ Promote shared resource networks within the Sub-region, Pakistan and the partnership
+ Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings
+ Promote effective networks within WV through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship
Leadership/Management
+ Participate in the NO senior management/ Leadership team meetings and represent finance department
+ Provide leadership to the finance department and ensure smooth running efficient delivery of services
+ Adhere to WVI key policy documents – mission, core values, covenant of partnership
+ Ensure implementation of new partnership initiatives involving Finance
+ Attend daily devotions and support spiritual development of his/her team
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
+ Certified Financial Accountant or any other recognized degree in finance or accounting field. Technical qualifications in accounting through formal study programs or through informal on job training
+ At least 7 years field experience in a developing country programming context, preferably in humanitarian relief
+ Experience in management and knowledge of accounting methods and procedures
+ Experiential knowledge of accounting software, preferably SUN Systems
+ Ability to relate and represent WV to these major program partners, in a professional manner
+ Ability to work without supervision, and demonstrate initiative and innovation
\+ Proven analytical and problem solving abilities
+ Requires good interpersonal skills
+ Good oral and written communication skills in English
+ Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
+ Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
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To provide overall leadership and management of the finance function, by promoting financial stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of financial information to be used by senior management for decision making.
To develop and implement financial policies, ensuring compliance at all levels, and to ensure effective resource acquisition, utilization and safe guarding of assets according to WV approved policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Financial Planning and Management
+ Alignment of partnership budgets between National office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and support offices
+ With the Operations Director, advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with Regional Working Group (RWG) recommendations approved by the Regional Leader
+ Manage National Office (NO) budget, cash flow and project funding, in collaboration with the Operations Director
+ Coordinate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines
+ Contribute on the preparation of the annual operating plan as per guidelines
+ Prepare a quarterly analysis of the financial situation of the National Office. Note: we will need to amend this to take into consideration the Quarterly Scorecard prepared by FRSC
Promote financial accountability and reporting
+ Design systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of WV assets, resources and operations
+ Submission of timely, accurate and complete relevant reporting
+ Definition and implementation of efficient and effective internal control systems
+ Provide oversight on MFI financial management
+ Management of fixed assets
+ Adhering to partnership policies and guidelines as stipulated in the International Financial Manual and other policies
+ Complying with year-end closing process including of year-end reports, appendices and carryforward guidelines
+ Inputting project financial reports in Notes (Field Financial Reporting) FFR database
+ Reconciling MyPBAS to FFR monthly with action plans for addressing outstanding items
+ Play the role of Disclosure Officer whenever an allegation is received by WVI under the Integrity and Risk Reporting (IRR) policy with regards to his/her specific office
+ Visit Area Development Programme (ADP)s and other project sites at least on a quarterly basis in order to monitor on accountability issues, follow up on implementation of audit findings and provide support
Cost efficiency and effectiveness
+ Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed through
+ Promote benchmarks for determining effective resource utilization at all levels
+ Contribute to the development of appropriate policies and procedures for procurement of goods and services
+ Ensure cost effectiveness through competitive bidding process and quality products/outputs
Risk Management and Controls
+ Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place to avoid significant audit risk ratings, both at the NO and project levels
+ Ensure that management responses to audits performed to the NO and projects are sent on time to the Audit Department , and that audit recommendations are implemented
+ Ensure adequate preparation for Global Centre (GC) and external audits
+ Monitor the Pakistan Financial Risk Matrix
Capacity building
+ Ensure competent and motivated staff are hired and retained
+ Ensure there is a capacity development plan for finance staff
+ Coordinate and conduct training in areas like accounting, SunSystem, risk management, grant compliance and other key financial areas to NO and project finance staff
+ Facilitate ND, operations, board and other non-finance staff in understanding and interpretation of financial statements
+ Ensure a continuing professional education
+ Participate in the relevant National, Regional, and partnership capacity building initiatives
+ Ensure partnership finance policies and procedures are understood by senior management, operations/technical staff, communities and board
+ Promote on the job coaching processes and specific tailor made training programs for staff
+ Develop a succession plan for key finance positions
Strategic networks
+ Develop good networks and relationships with other NOs, SOs, other partnership areas, other NGO, Banking entities, etc.
+ Promote shared resource networks within the Sub-region, Pakistan and the partnership
+ Attend and actively participate in strategic regional meetings
+ Promote effective networks within WV through effective communication, relationships and twin citizenship
Leadership/Management
+ Participate in the NO senior management/ Leadership team meetings and represent finance department
+ Provide leadership to the finance department and ensure smooth running efficient delivery of services
+ Adhere to WVI key policy documents – mission, core values, covenant of partnership
+ Ensure implementation of new partnership initiatives involving Finance
+ Attend daily devotions and support spiritual development of his/her team
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
REQUIRED:
+ Certified Financial Accountant or any other recognized degree in finance or accounting field. Technical qualifications in accounting through formal study programs or through informal on job training
+ At least 7 years field experience in a developing country programming context, preferably in humanitarian relief
+ Experience in management and knowledge of accounting methods and procedures
+ Experiential knowledge of accounting software, preferably SUN Systems
+ Ability to relate and represent WV to these major program partners, in a professional manner
+ Ability to work without supervision, and demonstrate initiative and innovation
\+ Proven analytical and problem solving abilities
+ Requires good interpersonal skills
+ Good oral and written communication skills in English
+ Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina
+ Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
How to apply
For more information and/or to apply for these roles, please visit one of the following website(s):https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/05EF01712C09E87888257826004DA02D?OpenDocument
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http://www.wvi.org
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