Job Vacancy

Sunday, August 3, 2008

JOB VACANCY
Finance Manager

World Concern is an international non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organisation dedicated to assist the suffering of people caught up in disasters and capacity building for rural development. World Concern has been present in Myanmar since 1996, implementing projects in health, water and sanitation, agriculture, livelihood and capacity building for rural development. Currently World Concern is seeking a motivated, experienced and dedicated candidate for the following position.

Position title: Finance Manager
Duty Station: WCM Country Office – Yangon

Type/Duration of Appointment

* 1 Year Fixed term contract (subject to a probationary period of 3 months)

Application deadline 29th August, 2008

Reporting line(s) and networks:
• Primary reporting line will be to WCM CEO.
• Regular liaison will be required with: WCM senior management team; WCM Project Coordinators; auditors; donors; and accounting staff from WCM operations.

Purpose of position:
• Establish and continually modify an accounting framework across all WCM entities, including the INGO and in some instances local partners.
• To oversee the processing, analysis and reporting of WCM’s financial transactions.
• To ensure that donors, government and managers receive appropriate financial reporting on a timely basis.
• To ensure financial control processes are in place.

Application process: Interested candidates must fill up World Concern’s application form, and attach relevant supportive documents and submit back to the following addresses. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Experience

* At least 5 - 10 years Financial Management & accounting experience, ideally including experience in both commercial and INGO contexts.

Education & Training

* CPA qualified.

Skills

* Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
* Ability to communicate complex information clearly to non-accountants.
* Leadership and mentoring skills.
* Fluent English language (written and spoken).
* Demonstrated ability to train others, individually or in small group settings.
* Demonstrated ability to understand and use computerized accounting systems and manual

Personal Qualities

* Drive for ongoing learning.
* Patience, resilience and flexibility.
* Able to manage, encourage, and develop staff and ability to address conflicts as necessary.
* Able to work under stressful conditions.
* Able to work independently and travel as necessary Age
* Age Between 35-55 is desirable

Behavioral Expectations for this post:

1. Model behavior that reflects a commitment to initiating and satisfactorily completing all tasks within agreed expectations.
2. Model behavior that reflects positive Christian values and a holistic, participatory, sustainable approach to development, and behavior that is sensitive to local conditions and culture and the expectations of local leaders.
3. Model behavior that facilitates the inclusion of marginalized members of the community in program activities.
4. Model leadership behavior that promotes teamwork and supports all team members as equals, reflecting God’s love as inclusive and non-judgmental.
5. Assure actions are sensitive to the concerns of various parties, trying to develop trust and a long-term perspective where possible.
6. Model scrupulous honesty and careful stewardship of financial and other resources.
7. Model continuous self reflection and a commitment to learn. Open to change and to try new things. Demonstrated initiative, creativity and self-motivation. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal development.
8. Service to clients and other members of the team and help others to learn and grow. Able to consider other's needs and points of view as well as their own. But can be firm when needed.

Application process: Interested candidates must fill up World Concern’s application form, and attach relevant supportive documents and submit back to the following addresses. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: Application submitted without these details WILL NOT be processed.


World Concern Country office
11(A), Shwe Taung Gya Ward 2;
Kabar Aye Pagoda Road
Tel: (01) 548294
E-mail: wcm@myanmar.com.mm, wcm-hr@myanmar.com.mm


World Concern Mon office
(552), Thazin Road, Taungthu Su Ward,
Kyaihtoo, Mon State
Tel: 057-60450, 60272
E-mail: wcms@myanmar.com.mm