Finance Program Manager, Myanmar
The Finance Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating all financial and budgetary aspects of the country office in Myanmar (formerly Burma); responsible for administrative field accounting, expenditures, bookkeeping and payroll related to a specific program(s), projects and/or region in a country as assigned by the Country Director. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Oversight and management of the finance team in country.
Finance Manager should have specialized financial skills and experience, accounting knowledge, familiarity with financial software applications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored including controls performed properly.
2.Ensure that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all times.
3.Perform and/or manage daily functions including recording all cash, check and bank transfers and other transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports, reconcile cash on hand and monthly bank reconciliation.
4.Provide required monthly financial reports by specified deadlines to the Country Director and IHQ as assigned.
5.Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP's field accounting policies and perform other duties as assigned.
6.Review and approve financial transactions for SP field operations based in the region as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances, transfers, etc.).
7.Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at base.
8.Ensure all cash is reconciled on a weekly basis, reporting any over/under to country office and investigate any over/under situations.
9.Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and remaining cash at month's end.
10.Maintain close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff and the Country Director.
11.Provide support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas as required.
12.Provide financial information to Program Managers for budgets preparation and proposals.
13.Ensure contracts are current on all rental properties, facilities, and vehicles.
14.Ensure all the bills and payments are properly reconciled with vendors in a timely manner.
15.Identify areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement feasible improvements.
16.Prepare and submit month-end reports to SP office regarding country-wide operations in a timely fashion.
17.Ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for funding, for grant aid, for contracts and any other initiatives.
18.Tracking program and project budgets and cash flow, tracking revenues from all funding sources.
19.Follow all procedures provided by Country Director.
20.Maintain accuracy in financial records and perform other duties as assigned.
21.Ensure, delegating as appropriate, that each base office in the Field is adequately managed, staffed and resourced.
22.Identify and implement plans for financial training and development needs.
25.Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
2.Ensure that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all times.
3.Perform and/or manage daily functions including recording all cash, check and bank transfers and other transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports, reconcile cash on hand and monthly bank reconciliation.
4.Provide required monthly financial reports by specified deadlines to the Country Director and IHQ as assigned.
5.Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP's field accounting policies and perform other duties as assigned.
6.Review and approve financial transactions for SP field operations based in the region as appropriate (includes vouchers, FERs, Cash Advances, transfers, etc.).
7.Ensure adequate cash flow for operations and safety of financial resources at base.
8.Ensure all cash is reconciled on a weekly basis, reporting any over/under to country office and investigate any over/under situations.
9.Administer all cash advances to employees and partners, reconciling all receipts and remaining cash at month's end.
10.Maintain close and cooperative working relationships with fellow financial staff and the Country Director.
11.Provide support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas as required.
12.Provide financial information to Program Managers for budgets preparation and proposals.
13.Ensure contracts are current on all rental properties, facilities, and vehicles.
14.Ensure all the bills and payments are properly reconciled with vendors in a timely manner.
15.Identify areas for financial and administrative improvement and work to implement feasible improvements.
16.Prepare and submit month-end reports to SP office regarding country-wide operations in a timely fashion.
17.Ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for funding, for grant aid, for contracts and any other initiatives.
18.Tracking program and project budgets and cash flow, tracking revenues from all funding sources.
19.Follow all procedures provided by Country Director.
20.Maintain accuracy in financial records and perform other duties as assigned.
21.Ensure, delegating as appropriate, that each base office in the Field is adequately managed, staffed and resourced.
22.Identify and implement plans for financial training and development needs.
25.Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.
Please see posting on SP website for additional qualifications.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides management and supervision to the field accountants and others through motivation, direction, review and feedback of assigned tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must adhere to the Mission Statement & Statement of Faith of Samaritan's Purse as well as able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Agreement and compliance with the Samaritan's Purse statement of faith and policies.
* Trustworthiness, strong relational skills and financial management experience.
* Experience with foreign currencies and grants management.
* Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
* Ability to lead and to contribute to the team, ability to communicate duties and give clear direction to the finance team.
* Experience working and living overseas; with ability to be flexible and adaptable.
* Above average communication skills-both verbal and written.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite-in particular, Excel.
* Demonstrated management skills and delegation abilities.
* Works well with a level head and diplomacy in a sometimes adverse and pressured environment.
* High level of flexibility, adaptability and patience.
* Hard working with a servant's heart.
* Diplomatic, encourager, and shows concern for the spiritual well-being of the team.
* Mature, considerate but able to influence others.
* Diplomatic and level-headed in frustrating environment.
* Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development.
* Experience with responsibility for financial information, including experience of external liaison with auditors.
* Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, handle pressure and take day-to-day decisions on the running of the organization.
* Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.
* A foundation in nonprofit accounting
* Strong leadership experience in budgeting, financial planning, and analysis
* Impeccable attention to detail
* Ability to juggle complex multiple priorities and to work well independently with little administrative support
* At least five years progressively responsible financial management experience in a complex, dynamic environment, nonprofit organization with operating budgets, diverse funding streams, and substantial financial and material assets.
* Trustworthiness, strong relational skills and financial management experience.
* Experience with foreign currencies and grants management.
* Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
* Ability to lead and to contribute to the team, ability to communicate duties and give clear direction to the finance team.
* Experience working and living overseas; with ability to be flexible and adaptable.
* Above average communication skills-both verbal and written.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite-in particular, Excel.
* Demonstrated management skills and delegation abilities.
* Works well with a level head and diplomacy in a sometimes adverse and pressured environment.
* High level of flexibility, adaptability and patience.
* Hard working with a servant's heart.
* Diplomatic, encourager, and shows concern for the spiritual well-being of the team.
* Mature, considerate but able to influence others.
* Diplomatic and level-headed in frustrating environment.
* Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development.
* Experience with responsibility for financial information, including experience of external liaison with auditors.
* Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, handle pressure and take day-to-day decisions on the running of the organization.
* Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.
* A foundation in nonprofit accounting
* Strong leadership experience in budgeting, financial planning, and analysis
* Impeccable attention to detail
* Ability to juggle complex multiple priorities and to work well independently with little administrative support
* At least five years progressively responsible financial management experience in a complex, dynamic environment, nonprofit organization with operating budgets, diverse funding streams, and substantial financial and material assets.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in accounting or related field of study plus five or more years related experience; CPA or equivalent certification preferred; or equivalent combination of accounting education and managerial experience. One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with an emphasis in accounting or related field of study plus five or more years related experience; CPA or equivalent certification preferred; or equivalent combination of accounting education and managerial experience. One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
One-Year Contract
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How to apply:
Complete web application at: http://careers.samaritanspurse.org/program-manager-finance-myanmar-forme...
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