Head of Finance/ Manager, Finance

Job Description

BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential.

Position: Head of Finance/ Manager, Finance

Job Location: Manila, Philippines

About the Role:

BRAC International (BI) is seeking a Head of Finance/ Manager, Finance who is aligned with it’s ethos of working in partnership with communities to create impact for scale. The incumbent will oversee the financial activities of BRAC Philippines while ensuring financial transparency and better financial management. Moreover, s/he will work to ensure timely preparation of financial statements and donor reports and to strengthen the internal control over financial transactions. S/he will also ensure that the core values and mission of BI are upheld, promoted, followed, and applied across Finance and Accounts team at BRAC International.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consolidation of monthly accounts, prepare and review the financial reports for management and donors.
• Guide finance officers and regional accountants in terms of maintaining books of accounts and financial report preparations as per rules and regulation of BRAC Philippines as well as following the requirements of the donor.
• Extend support to internal and external auditors and ensure all accounting activities and audits comply with financial regulations.
• Prepare budget for new proposals/ projects, and present monthly budget variance report to the programme managers.
• Day to day correspondence with the field office finance officers, disseminating information and resolving financial issues.
• Maintain and preserve the documents following BRAC procedures and donor requirements.
• Develop financial proposals and ensure budgetary controls and conduct risk management.
• Allocate resources and manage cash flows and supervise a team of finance officers.
• Ensure financial monitoring and consult with senior management about funding options.
• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information and ensure timely submission of financial statements and donor reports.
• Strengthen the internal control over financial transactions and review the bank reconciliation and financial report for donors and as per management requirement.
• Review and supervise the financial progress of the projects.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Establish a safeguarding culture by implementing the safeguarding policies, taking programme decisions with the do-no-harm principle, mitigating safeguarding risks and maintaining a safe working environment where staff feel encouraged to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Implement programme decisions keeping the safety and dignity of programme participants/clients at the center, mitigate safeguarding risks and contribute to a safe working environment where staff are respected and feel confident to voice concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Receive/ implement mandatory training on the safeguarding policies and reporting channels and have access to policies.
• Participate in discussions on the safeguarding agenda in monthly meetings and actively voice concerns without fear.
• Report safeguarding incidents witnessed or experiences to the Safeguarding department. For known cases, maintain neutrality, be sensitive and non-judgemental to victims/survivors, and cooperate with organisational investigations providing accurate information as needed.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputed university preferably in Finance/ Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant will get added advantage.

Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of budget and financial management.
• Expert in preparation of financial proposal/ budget in accordance with the PFRS.
• Proficiency in preparations of consolidated financial statements for NGO and donor reports.
• Skilled in different accounting software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate with donors, the ministries and banks.
• Capable of working both individually and as part of a team as well as across cultures, with external stakeholders, international colleagues, etc.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Highly Mobile and flexible to work from distant location.
• Overseeing and travel to project site when required.
• Possess high ethical and moral standards.
• Sensible and adaptive to diverse work culture.

Experience Requirements:

• For Head of Finance: Minimum 05 years’ NGO/INGO experience in managerial positions and field of accounts and 05 years’ experience as Head of finance.
• For Manager, Finance: Minimum 05 years’ NGO/INGO experience in field of accounts and 03 years’ experience as Manager, Finance.

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!

Note: This is a National Position and only Filippino nationals are encouraged to apply.

External candidates follow the direct apply link or send your updated resume mentioning the position name in the subject line to recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net copying their immediate reporting manager.

Please mention the name of the position in the subject bar.

Application deadline: 22-Feb-2025

BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.

“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”

About the Organization

About BRAC International:

BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organisation, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit www.bracinternational.org

Our Core Values:

Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.

Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.

Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most

Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty