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Financial Control Specialist |
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Controller's Department (CTL) / Accounting Division (CTAC) |
1. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to:
Assistant Controller, Accounting Division (CTAC)
The following staff positions report to the Financial Control Specialist:
National Officers and Administrative Staff
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2. JOB PURPOSE:
Supervise, control and monitor the maintenance of accounting records
and the preparation of timely and accurate periodic financial statements,
reports and related financial information. Work with broad policies
and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for
critical tasks.
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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- Financial and Accounting Support
- Undertake financial, treasury and trust fund accounting under the
United States (US) generally accepted accounting principles and management
accounting (i.e., includes preparation, analysis and interpretation
of financial statements, development and implementation of management
reports, development and implementation of accounting policies in
line with accepted standards, and review of business processes, including
related automated systems, and the administration thereof).
- Provide oversight functions in compliance with policies, regulations,
good internal controls and accepted practices in the administration
of accounts payable, contracts and payroll.
- Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate periodic financial
statements, reports and related financial information for shareholders,
management and external stakeholders necessary for sound decision
making.
- Maintain accurate accounting records.
- Internal Controls
- Review and recommend accordingly any changes to systems, policies
and procedures to promote accuracy of information and efficiency in
processing while maintaining appropriate internal controls
- Undertake or contribute to the enhancement and implementation of
systems and procedures, and administration of computer application
systems.
- Staff Supervision
- Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction
and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.
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4. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge
and skills in relation to proper financial accounting and control
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work related to
proper financial accounting and control
- Uses technical expertise to assist others within and outside ADB
Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client
needs within and outside ADB
- Able to work effectively with clients
- Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements
Achieving Results
- Ensures own work contributes to achieving organizational results
- Regularly reviews progress to ensure work is on target
- Prioritizes own and others’ work to achieve key results areas
Working Together
- Develops the team skills of team members
- Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the
value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture,
nationality, and gender
- Facilitates conflict resolution within the team
Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Helps staff to find a variety of ways to learn and develop
- Empowers staff to make improvements
- Encourages the team to learn from each other
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5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
| a. Supervisor |
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Assistant Controller |
Work planning, performance feedback,
results assessment, and personal development |
| b. External Clients |
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Provision of timely and accurate periodic financial
statements, reports and related financial information |
| c. Internal Clients |
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Provision of timely and accurate periodic financial
statements, reports and related financial information |
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6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A university degree in finance, business, accounting or other related
fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent, with good
knowledge of information technology and financial information systems,
and with internationally recognized professional qualification, such
as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
or its equivalent
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7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at
the required level
- At least 8 years of highly relevant professional experience in accounting
firms or financial institutions
- International development experience
- Broad-based professional expertise and good work experience in the
area of accounting, auditing or financial management and information
technology
- Exposure to development projects in the Asian and Pacific region
or in developing countries
- Strong team leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Very strong analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- International experience working in several countries
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8. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's
multicultural staff come from over 50 member
countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid
in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except
for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines,
whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position
advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff
must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at
the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of
ADB's member countries.
Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS08-022(2)-CTAC and job
title on subject line and attaching application
form to email address PS-Jobs@adb.org.
Gender and cultural diversity is a core recruitment value and
women are actively encouraged to apply.
Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will
only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using
the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.
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