About Trickle Up
Trickle Up is a global organization that since 1979 has collaborated with women in extreme poverty to build sustainable livelihoods and promote development processes for inclusion. In alliance with governments, NGOs and multilateral organizations, it develops programs and provides technical assistance to overcome extreme poverty in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Visit https://trickleup.org/ for more information.
In Latin America, Trickle Up is based in Mexico City, from where it coordinates the regional operation. Currently, it has active programs in Mexico, Colombia and Guatemala.
General description
The Regional Finance and Operations Management plays a fundamental role to strengthen and ensure the internal processes of the organization, in administrative, legal, human resources, financial, fiscal, auditing, etc. The Regional Finance and Operations Manager will be a key person to ensure the operation of the Trickle Up regional office in Latin America.
Principal functions
Financial planning:
- Develop and execute short and medium-term financial strategies, seeking to optimize the resources available for regional operation.
- Monitor the correct and timely budget execution of projects derived from donations.
- Prepare financial reports for donors, as well as internal reports for the headquarters in the USA.
- Create annual budgets and make financial projections jointly with the Regional Management.
Budget management:
- Prepare operating budgets and control project expenses in a consolidated manner for the region.
- Analyze budget deviations and take corrective measures, together with project managers and Regional Management.
- Supervise the correct feeding of financial information systems.
Internal control:
- Establish and maintain effective internal control processes.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
- Ensure that the organization complies with all financial and operational regulations and laws.
Treasury management:
- Oversee cash management and liquidity.
- Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
- Manage the relationship with external suppliers (accounting, legal, auditing).
Support in the implementation of operational personnel management processes:
- Monitoring of supplier and personnel hiring processes.
- Contract monitoring.
- Support in the control of human resources processes (licenses, vacations, etc.).
Risk management:
- Identify and evaluate financial and operational risks.
- Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.
Ratings
Educational requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, international business, finance or related field.
- Advanced level of oral and written English ( highly desirable ).
- Management of technological tools and various administrative and financial management platforms.
Experience requirements
- At least 5-7 years of prior experience in financial management, administration and operations roles.
- Have previous experience in financial administration of non-profit organizations, authorized donors in Mexico.
- Have experience in financial management of international, national and/or multilateral donation budgets (IDB, CAF, World Bank, USAID).
Knowledge and skills
- Ability to analyze data and make evidence-based decisions.
- Ability to identify areas of improvement in processes and propose solutions.
- Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate potential problems.
- Teamwork and ability to work under pressure.
- Management of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Efficient management of resources and time.
- Focus on achieving objectives and meeting goals.
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in the organizational environment.
- Ability to handle situations of uncertainty.
Behavioral competencies
- Responsible, self-motivated and independent.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Intercultural sensitivity.
Other requirements
- Willingness to travel (15% of the time) and to places with limited amenities.
Salaries and benefits
We offer a competitive salary for this full-time position, which will be defined based on the previous experience of the selected person.
How to apply
To apply
Please click on the “Apply for this Position” button at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions to upload your motivation letter and resume. The closing date for applications is February 15.
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All offers of employment will be subject to a satisfactory reference check process and checks of criminal records and other reference databases. Trickle Up participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . Under this initiative, as part of the referral process, we will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during employment. By submitting an application, you confirm your understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Trickle Up is an Equal Opportunity Organization and is committed to providing a workplace and learning free from discrimination based on age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, color or religion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.