Finance & Administration Manager, WWF-Myanmar

The Greater Mekong region is one of the biologically richest places on the planet; its varied natural resources support the livelihoods and well-being of millions of people in mainland Southeast Asia. WWF-Greater Mekong – on the ground in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam – is working to conserve the region’s biodiversity and build a secure and sustainable future for people and wildlife.

WWF is in process of establishing an office in Myanmar and is looking for an experienced Finance & Administration Manager. The F&A Manager will oversee and implement finance, accounting, administration (F&A) and HR systems, as ensure policies and procedures in WWF-Myanmar comply with relevant local laws and other statutory requirements related to F&A and HR in Myanmar.

As a member of the Country Management Team (CMT), he/she shares responsibility for the overall performance of the Country Office. He/she will build and implement an action plan for the WWF-Myanmar Operations unit, in line with the regional WWF-Greater Mekong Strategic Plan.

Base location: Yangon, Myanmar.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting, Human Resources Management, Business Management, Business Administration, or in relevant fields ( ACCA qualification or equivalent is an advantage).
• 5 years of practical experience in office management (finance and Administration, or HR management), 3 years of which should be in Myanmar
• Experience in implementing and monitoring the compliance of F&A and HR system, policies and procedures, preferably the context of an international organisation
• Experience in developing F&A and HR systems, policies and procedures is an advantage
• Thorough understanding of laws and regulations on labour, health and safety in Myanmar
• Thorough understanding of international and local finance and accounting systems
• Experience of working in multi-cultural environment

How to apply

Detailed Job Description for this position can be found at WWF’s website:www.panda.org/jobs  and www.panda.org/greatermekong  under Jobs.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae andavailable degrees and qualifications in English tovacancy@wwfgreatermekong.org  by 28/07/2013.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WWF is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce