Employment

The position reports to: Director
The following staff positions report to the financial management specialist: National Officers and Administrative Staff

Lead in providing advice, expertise and technical guidance to the financial analysis and financial management activities of the department within the framework of ADB's policies and guidelines. Works within general policies, principles and goals, having freedom to work with clients.

• Participate in the Financial Management Community of Practice.
• Contribute substantially to the review and update of ADB’s policies and guidelines with respect to financial analysis and financial management.

• Lead in the review and provide technical support to the department sector divisions, including review of papers, feasibility studies, Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP) and other relevant documents to ensure consistency and enhance the quality of department’s projects/programs from the perspective of financial viability and sustainability.
• Provide advisory technical support to processing and administration missions on financial analysis and financial management issues, including participation in teams processing non-sovereign operations.
• Participate in country partnership strategy (CPS) preparation and midterm reviews including assessing capacity development requirements for financial management at the country level; and assist in completing country financing parameters, where necessary.
• Interact with department’s divisions/resident missions to improve the quality of financial management systems and procedures of executing agencies (EAs) in managing project funds, maintaining project accounts and submitting timely and reliable financial reports.
• Assists in developing audit terms of reference for specific project audits.
• Assists the department’s divisions/resident missions in reviewing project financial statements and audit reports, and resolving audit qualifications and ensure that disbursement activities proceed on an uninterrupted basis.

• Serve as regional focal point for financial management harmonization.
• Support governance initiatives in the areas of public financial management as required.
• Assist the department’s divisions/resident missions in capacity building for project of EAs, specifically in the area of financial management.
• Serve as a training resource person for financial analysis/financial management at the division, department and ADB level.

• 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.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to apply technical skills in a team leadership role to resolve and manage complex issues in relation to ADB’s requirements for sound financial analysis and management
- Able to apply advanced technical knowledge, skills and expertise in financial analysis and management
- Able to use technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in developing policy, and in project design

Client Orientation
- Has a high level of understanding of the needs of key clients in DMCs (e.g. government agencies, private sector parties, NGOs)
- Applies highly developed skills to support external client groups
- Seeks feedback from stakeholders on the quality of service and effectiveness of support provided

Achieving Results
- Focuses on achieving work-related deadlines to meet the expected results of the Division
- Regularly monitors the progress of work assignments to ensure performance targets are met on time
- Prioritizes work to ensure expected results are achieved

Working Together
- Develops the team working skills of direct reports
- Motivates the team to work effectively together and with others outside the team
- Works cooperatively with others to resolve difficulties and conflicts in relation to priority areas and strategies

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Develops innovative processes with staff for knowledge and information sharing
- Empowers staff under supervision to make continuous improvements
- Encourages the team to share their learning and knowledge

A university degree in business, finance or commerce with a professional designation in accounting, finance or related fields (e.g. CPA, CFA, CA); preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in private sector or public sector financial management (i.e. accounting, budgeting, auditing), or related area
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in development in several countries

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-PS09-202(2) 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.