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Financial Control Specialist |
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Controller's Department (CTL) / Accounting Division (CTAC) / Accounting Policies and Internal Control Compliance Section (CTAC-APC) |
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:
Lead and supervise the implementation of an internal control compliance review program and new or revised accounting standards. Work within general policies, principles and goals, working directly with clients.
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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- Accounting Policy
- Lead and supervise the implementation of new or revised accounting standards.
- Lead, develop and establish related accounting policies, guidance and interpretations, detailed implementation plans identifying the required resources, milestones and deliverables, comprehensive impact analyses, and system and control implications.
- Lead and provide accounting advice and policy guidance on financial operations, including treasury, lending, guarantee and private equity investments.
- Lead and promote awareness on accounting policies, and make presentations to key stakeholders (including Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors) on the implications of changes in financial reporting standards on ADB’s financial statements.
- Lead in preparing ADB responses to or comments on applicable exposure drafts from the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other relevant recognized international bodies.
- Lead in compiling/updating the ADB’s accounting policies and manual, and disseminate the policies to other concerned departments/offices in ADB.
- Internal Control Compliance Review
- Lead the development and implementation of an internal control compliance review program to ascertain that the processes of the business units adhere to the internal control framework established by Management.
- Lead the periodic internal control compliance review and prepare reports on findings and recommendations for the attention of Management, and the implementation thereof.
- Liaise with the Financial Systems and Control Section (CTAC-FSC) to ensure the adequacy of the internal controls over financial accounting.
- Knowledge Sharing
- Lead in undertaking review, and provide analysis and comments to enhancement in relevant ADB policies and procedures.
- Lead in providing guidance and training to staff of CTAC-APC to ensure familiarity and to improve their technical capabilities in the proper implementation of the internal control compliance review program.
- Represent the CTL on ADB-wide activities, working groups and committees as assigned.
- Staff Supervision
- Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team members.
- 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 internal control compliance review program implementation
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work by managing and resolving complex issues in relation to the internal control compliance review implementation, and the systems related issues in respect to the Oracle AP module
- Uses technical expertise to assist various stakeholders
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 Divisional 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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Respond to inquiries on the accounting policies and the internal control compliance review program |
| c. Internal Clients |
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Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the internal control compliance program; provide guidance and support on the process documentation and the risks and controls self-assessment process; coordinate and facilitate the compliance testing activities |
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6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A university degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent, and with internationally recognized professional qualifications 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 10 years of highly relevant professional experience in public accounting firms or financial institutions in the area of accounting policy, financial reporting and auditing
- Good knowledge in computerized accounting and financial information system
- Strong and demonstrated experience in handling technical accounting and financial reporting issues, particularly relating to complex capital market transactions, private equity investments and lending
- Experience in the implementation or application of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or International Financial Reporting Standards, especially in a reputable financial institution
- Experience in the review of exposure drafts and the drafting of comment letters/responses to such proposed standards
- Familiarity with recognized financial management and treasury management systems
- Strong team leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Very strong analytical skills and ability to prepare, present and discuss highly technical issues in a manner understandable to non-technical people
- 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-PS08-182(2)-CTAC and job
title on subject line and attaching application
form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org.
ADB reserves the right to appoint the candidate to a level commensurate to his/her qualification and experience.
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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