Deadline: 31 March 2016
Palladium is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance Manager in Bogotá, Colombia.
The Finance Manager will play a key role in financial and procurement management and ensure that staff and management receive high quality, professional and responsive services.
Palladium’s mission is to catalyze an enriched future for all.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will perform the following functions-
- Manage all financial and procurement management activities for the program including bank and petty cash reconciliations; accounts payable; sourcing and contracting of suppliers; review and verification of invoices; data entry into accounting systems; and bank, check and cash payments.
- Assist with strategic financial management activities including annual budget development, financial planning and cash flowing, and financial reporting.
- Develop financial and procurement management policies and procedures, manage roll-out and oversight compliance, reporting and periodic review.
- Assist with management and modeling of foreign currency exchanges and advise management about implications.
- Manage a small team of locally-engaged staff, including work planning, reporting, performance management and capacity development.
- Train and develop local staff to enable them to use and manage financial and procurement systems.
- Manage purchasing and procurement activities including vendor management and ensure value for money.
- Work closely with the Office Manager to establish and implement the program payroll system for national staff; ensure all salary payments are accurate and timely.
- Establish and manage systems for cash payments to staff including per diems, accommodation/travel allowances, expense claims and petty cash.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Degree in financial management, accounting or equivalent discipline related to the roles and functions of the position.
- Certification in Public Accountant, Chartered Account or similar qualifications a plus.
- At least eight years of experience with financial and procurement management of large, complex organizations and/or programs.
- Demonstrated high-level experience in the development and implementation of financial and procurement management systems including the ability to operate accounting software, cash books, cash transfers, and different purchasing systems (cash, checks, internet banking, purchase orders, contracts).
- Demonstrated sound experience and solid practical understanding of VAT, WHT, income tax, and other Colombian taxes.
- Demonstrated record of paying attention to detail and an impeccable record of working in senior positions of trust with responsibility for financial affairs and cash handling.
- Demonstrated high-level teamwork abilities and an ability to work in teams in a cross-cultural environment.
- Fluency in Spanish and highly developed verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Previous experience working in a USAID financial management system welcome.
How to Apply
Applications must submit their resume and a brief cover letter (in English) through online process.
For more information, please visit Palladium.
