The purpose of the Norcross Regional Finance Development Delegate is to ensure specialized, targeted, deliverable-based assistance to a number of National Societies (NS) in the Asia region. Working directly/closely with the NS, the mission of the Delegate will be to support the NS in improving their financial management’ such that they may efficiently implement their humanitarian action and fulfil their humanitarian mandate. This shall be accomplished in close collaboration with Movement partners and under established agreements. Technical service delivery provided by the Delegate should ensure in NS becoming accountable, efficient, and effective. The assistance provided to NS should be structured within international frameworks and standards e.g. (IFRS, IAS, McKenzie 7S, COSO Framework on Internal Controls and the COSO Framework on ERM). The Delegate may also be requested to assist NS outside her/his region based on their specialization in coordination with respective line management.
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Ensures that the support provided is in conformity with the global service delivery model and is deliverable based such that it is designed and implemented in line with established technical standards and project management methodologies and support the operationalization of those standards.
- Improved financial management in select NS which is grounded in a due diligence/needs assessment.
- Improved accountability, transparency & governance in select NS.
- Improve efficiency and effectiveness of Internal Controls.
- Increased efficiency, reliability and relevance of financial reporting and departmental structure Contributes proactively with other technical personnel to NorCross global efforts to establish and operationalize technical approaches and standards in finance development.
Operational Responsibilities:
- Adopt a risk-based approach by focusing on hinderances to the Finance Dept not achieving its operational, reporting and compliance goals.
- Evaluate the structure of the Finance Department relative to the systems in place, shared values, strategy of the NS, skills, staffing and style.
- Recommend new departmental structures using McKinsey’s 7s model focusing on efficiencies and renewed effectiveness. This includes revision and alignment of job descriptions and conducting specialized trainings on accounting, treasury, budgeting and grants plus compliance.
- Provides technical trainings to NS Finance Dept staff on established technical standards.
- Design and co-facilitate workshops for NS Finance Dept staff on objective settings, structural assessments and etc.Improve efficiency and effectiveness of Internal Control processes
- Compile, map, and analyze processes within the Finance Department on an ‘As Is’ basis. Evaluate inherent and control risk on an as is basis while reviewing internal control coverages at a process level.
Mission Specific Responsibilities:
- Conduct needs assesments of National Societies in line with NorCross’ Due Diligence Methodology.
- Prepare deliverable-based Plan of Actions that are targeted in meeting NS needs.
- Market research with respect to consultancy frms within specific countries.
Education:
- CPA. CA. or MBA
Experience:
- Over 10 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience of coaching, facilitating, managing and/or supporting staff.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in partner capacity development in Finance.
- Experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation preferably in a developing/conflict country/context.
- Broad experience in Financial Management (senior finance management or similar positions. with experience from several relevant areas like financial planning, accounting, investments etc.).
- Good understanding of an ERP system Strong organizational development background (e.g. change management, HR, leadership, strategy development and implementation).
Skills and Knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of relevant technical financial standards and the operationalization of those standards in humanitarian projects.
- Operational understanding of IFRS, IAS, COSO Framework on Internal Controls and their Framework on Enterprise Risk Management.
- Proven experience from project management, including needs assessments project design, and reporting.
- High degree of competencies in strategic thinking and design, knowledge sharing, advising and facilitating, management of self; coaching; mentoring and facilitation. Training and facilitating experience in international/ multicultural environment is an asset.
- Proficiency required in English.
- Advanced understanding of the use of innovative tools and approaches in relevant technical discipline, is an asset Fully familiar with software applications- windows, spreadsheets, word processing, accounting packages.
Personal Qualifications:
- Ability to take initiative and accept responsibility.
- Ability to work towards achieving objectives and results.
- Ability to cooperate in teams and share competency.
- Ability to develop and coach others Commitment to RCRC Movement Principles and Values
Other skills:
- English work proficiency is required
Reporting to:
Deputy Regional Representaitive, Asia
Position is based in: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contract length: 12 Months
Why should you apply?
- Meaningful: You`ll be a part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.
- Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.
- Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world
- A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.
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