We are seeking qualified candidates for Senior Finance Officer based in Yangon, Myanmar and is open to Myanmar nationals.

Reports to: Acting AD, Finance, CF GSF - RFO AP Regional Finance Team 2 

Project Description:

The EpiC Project in Myanmar supports integrated health interventions to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in the country. The project supports stronger health systems, including community health systems, testing and treatment access and case management, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, and aims to improve capacities to detect, prevent, and respond to infectious diseases.     

Job Summary:

Coordinates financial/accounting operations, including overall financial monitoring and support/guidance to projects in finance and operations staff, to ensure the fiscal well-being of the organization. Provides financial management and guidance, conducts analyses of financial data, provides budget analyses for project funds, and reviews and prepares required reports to funding agencies to ensure compliance with the donor's requirements. Analyzes performance trends, tracking performance and presenting results.   

Accountabilities:  

• Analyzes budget forecasts, regulatory filings and compiles moderately complex data.
• Interprets, analyzes and/or evaluates data, ensures compliance with applicable state and federal statutes, and uses Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with regulated industries, consultants, management and staff.
• Interprets and provides explanation for discrepancies and variations in financial data.
• Ensure the financial integrity of subcontractors, addresses issues, and ensures compliance with client and organization requirements
• Reviews Recipient’s Monthly Financial Report 
• Coordinates with the Regional Hub in all finance related to the project
• Maintains a variety of professional working relationships.
• Uses financial systems to produce reports, financial models and databases.
• Analyzes complex business and/or financial issues and consults with management or business entities as needed; works independently; active participant in meeting organizational goals.
• Interprets compliance and makes recommendations to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:   

• Applies expert level technical and administrative knowledge of the rules and regulations in the subject area and defends analyses and recommendations relating to a variety of issues.
• Strong knowledge of local organizations, potential partners and Myanmar’s operating environment.
• Has a thorough knowledge of external regulations as well as internal corporate policies and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Fundamentals. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Myanmar languages
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify/resolve errors and prepare reports. 
• Ability to motivate and work well with others.   

Problem Solving & Impact:     

• Analyzes complex technical matters involving existing and emerging issues pertaining to finances and makes recommendations from the analysis.
• Recommends and/or takes corrective action when necessary based on acquired knowledge and observation of best practices.
• Has influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.   

Supervision Given/Received:      

• Work is performed with minimal direction. Participates in determining objectives of assignment.
• Plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. 
• Implements departmental work plans and provides input for performance reviews.

Education: **

  • Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent.

Experience: **  

• Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of progressively responsible accounting, finance and operational management experience in a government contracting environment coupled with internal control reviews.
• Experience applying U.S. Government grants, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds
• Proven experience in transferring knowledge into operational plan with clients collaboration and sustainable buy- in.
• Substantial experience using computerized financial information systems.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Demonstrated team leader experience in finance, auditing or accounting department preferred.   

Duty Station and Travel Requirements:

• Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar
• Travel: Less than 10% of the time

This job description 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.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD  15,000 - 18,000 for annual  basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay,  and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

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.

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