Roving Finance Manager – Asia Node (1940)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

Do you have a recognised accounting qualification and relevant experience in financial management?

 

Do you have a good understanding of the broader context in which this post operates? 

 

Are you experienced in financial management & planning across countries in Asia?

 

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

The Role:

 

The Finance Manager will spend 50% of their time to support EA Node work and 50% playing a Roving Finance Manager role. He/she will responsible for training, capacity building, strengthening and supporting good practice in the financial management function across countries where Oxfam GB is responsible for providing business support. These include Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. This will include deployment to countries for sustained periods as a Roving Finance Manager often working under the leadership of the country team. This support includes support to humanitarian responses in the region and will include process and systems training; advise and follow up of accounting issues; oversight of financial planning and reporting cycle; support financial risk management through adequate financial analysis and KPI monitoring; collaborate with audit and fraud support functions as well as with donor contract management and compliance activities. 

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 

• Recognised accounting qualification and relevant experience in financial management. Excellent analytical skills.
• Understanding of the broader context in which this post operates (nonfinancial).
• Proven experience of financial management & planning.
• Good interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Proven experience of managing complex/remote relationships.
• Proven experience of capacity building, coaching & development of team members.
• Experience of working in countries across Asia
• Ability to travel often within region and occasionally to headquarters.
• Gender knowledge and cultural sensitivity with a strong commitment and understanding of the values and principles of Oxfam.
• Good communication & influencing skills (fluency in English).

 

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.