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Regional Finance Business Partner Asia

Jhpiego

4.2

based on 80 Reviews

5-10 years

Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi + 4 more

1 vacancy

Regional Finance Business Partner Asia

Jhpiego

posted 26d ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Private Banking SAP CO Financial Analysis Auditing Payroll Reconciliation

+ 3 more

Job Description

Provides highly specialized guidance, support, advice and input on proposal budget costs based, leveraging findings from on analyses of new and existing implementation costs in countries of significant complexity, scope and budget
Acts as key partner and contributor of expertise and industry knowledge pertaining to financial activities in the assigned country/global project that inform the development, design and delivery of effective budgets, workplans and processes in support of broader program objectives and program strategies
Develops and implements financial processes and procedures and governs the requirements for work from a financial perspective for supported area, ensuring adherence and responsiveness to changing regulatory environments and /or donor requirements
Conducts pipeline analysis and reporting as needed
Participates in cross-functional and organizational initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify areas of risk and provide guidance for highly complex situations
Acts as the main point of contact for resolution of escalated issues or sensitive, confidential matters with moderate to high risk and impact to the organization for assigned area
May lead, facilitate and/or implement remediation plans to address performance, risk and / or governance issues, including responding to internal and external audit requests
Contributes to the selection and management of relationships with organizational partners such as for auditor selection; reviews documents for accuracy, prepares management responses for review
Interprets and advises on policies / procedures of high complexity and integrates broader organizational knowledge, raising awareness to impacts to other areas across the organization
Conduct analysis of activity costs, unit costs, modelling of scenarios
Serves as RIF (Remote Imprest Fund) administrator to review and approve RIF replenishment request
At a portfolio level, ensure follow-up on QBE (QuickBooks Enterprise) due diligence report findings to clear within 30 days, ensuring country and program staff understand each finding and its applicable solution

Financial Monitoring

Monitors service / productivity and assesses efficiency levels and implements continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities exist in assigned portfolio or global project
Ensures respective programs / policies / practices are well managed, meet programmatic and organizational needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with organizational priorities
Maintains Compliance and track statutory requirements
Reviews and reconciles sub-recipients invoices
Reviews expenditure monitoring reports
Performs key financial analysis including BvA, Burn Rate, resource utilization, etc.
Monitors financial expenses of sub-grantees against obligations and established budget, following JHU high-risk sub procedures
Responds to internal and external audit requests
Reviews and approves monthly financial package and ensures the proper checks, balances and reconciliation of balance sheet items
Ensures compliance and tracking of tax and statutory requirements (e.g., audit, government filings, VAT, payroll tax, import, other)
Monitors and manages all SAP related activities as required

Reporting

Maintains a schedule of routine and ad hoc reports
Conducts complex analyses on reports, summarizing and providing key information to donors and management as needed
Prepares final financial reports accurately and on time
Ensure inputs to management reports are timely and present the needed analysis to inform management discussion and decisions

Country/Project Support, Capacity Building & Training

Leads finance analysis & discussion for quarterly portfolio review meetings
Supports monthly country and US financial review meetings
Travels to countries in the region to conduct trainings, orientation, short-term
technical assistance (STTA), audit support, and QuickBooks setup
Supports appropriate onboarding and orientation activities for new field finance staff
Participate in sub-recipient assessments and monitoring in-country and conduct trainings as needed
Lead compliance trainings for US and country staff
Leads finance-specific tasks, including the development of training and orientation materials for in-country finance staff
Oversees regular review of country fringe rates, office leases, VAT, and other liability accounts
Builds financial management capacity of country finance staff and local partners through on site and virtual coaching while providing feedback on budgets, expense reports, invoicing, etc.
Monitors project start-up and close-out activities

Proposal Inputs

Reviews New Program Development (NPD) budgets and budget notes for countries and programs within the assigned portfolio area
Review and comment on new award documentation before signing for feasibility from a financial perspective
Participate in NPD handover meetings; review new awards and highlight items for project staff and in-country staff
Review start-up plan and develop budget (for HQ and in-country)
Provides input to proposal budget development costs by leveraging findings from analyses on new and existing country implementation costs
Develops work plan budget narratives with necessary inputs from programs, technical and country teams
Reviews NPD budgets and budget notes
Reviews and comments on new award documentation before signing for feasibility from a financial perspective
Participates in NPD handover meetings, reviewing new awards and highlighting items for project and in-country staff
Reviews start-up plans and develops budgets, providing both HQ and in-country support

Supervision (if applicable)

Supervises Finance Manager(s)
Provides coaching, guidance and mentorship to direct report(s) where needed
Sets targets and objectives for assigned area and delivers results
Grows team expertise to align with program and organizational direction while
continually looking for ways to provide / enhance the value delivered
Leads a high-performing team and provides ongoing feedback and performance reviews
Tracks, monitors and effectively addresses and / or rewards performance of team members
Manages employees in compliance with all HR policies, procedures, guidelines
Shares knowledge, information, skills and subject matter expertise among the team and ensures the timely communication of issues while encouraging good working relationships with other functions / teams
Recruits for all hires to ensure a highly diverse, qualified workforce with the necessary capabilities needed to achieve goals

Required Qualifications

Master s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
9-10 years progressive experience providing financial management and oversight in international development program operations
Prior supervisory, coaching and training experience
Field experience in developing countries
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, FAR, and 2CFR200: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
In depth knowledge of USG donor agency regulations (i.e., USAID, CDC, DOD) and other donor agencies (UN, Global Fund, Private Foundations)
Knowledge of SYCEBNL accounting principles
Knowledge of cost accounting methods and practices applicable to management of bi-lateral/multi-lateral funds
Sub-contract and sub-agreement financial management and capacity building experience
Experience developing finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems
Demonstrates a leadership and management style that works in cooperation with others who represent a wide range of interests and needs
Experience with international, non-profit organizations (larger than $15M), as well as a multi-office, multi-national environment
Advanced knowledge of international taxation, banking, regulatory and reporting environment
Understanding of the difference between contracts and cooperative agreements and the relevant terms and conditions of each modality
Management skills in facilitation, team building, goal setting performance management and coordination
Effective communicator with ability to communicate organization s direction and ability to motivate others with
strong, honest leadership
Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Comfortable with a team approach to management with the ability to manage several competing priorities simultaneously
Aware of and sensitive to working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multi-cultural groups in a developing country environment
In depth knowledge and experience with financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and/or word processing required. Including but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel and Word, Power BI, Tableau
Advanced Excel skills required
Experience with university-specific accounting & reporting packages is a plus
Ability to travel internationally, particularly to low-resource settings, to provide training, audit support, etc.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

5 years work experience as F&A Director or Sr. Finance Manager for
10+ years experience providing financial management and oversight in international development program operations

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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