Deadline: Ongoing
Room to Read is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Accounting and Finance Manager in Laos.
The AFM will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s finances and accounting function.
Room to Read envisions a world in which all children can pursue a quality education.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Accounting and Finance Manager will perform the following functions-
- Lead, provide guidance and manage the Country Finance & Accounting Team.
- Ensure timely completion of all accounting & finance activities, such as regular accounting entries, closing the monthly & yearly accounts within deadline, monthly cash forecast, quarterly budget forecast, annual budgeting, etc.
- Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and organizational resources appropriately safe guarded.
- Train the team members in Accounting Concepts, Internal Controls, RTR policies, financial analysis/reporting and country’s legal requirements.
- Establish a framework for financial analysis and reporting on a regular basis that meets CO and Global Office requirements.
- Provide insightful analytics to help the Country Director and Country Management team make impactful decisions regarding program implementation opportunities.
- Advise the Country Director and Country Management Team on all probable risk situations and implications thereof regularly.
- Ensure internal processes are adhered to before releasing of payments.
- Coordinate internal audits, external/statutory audits and audits of Implementing Partners where applicable.
- Support HR Department in the areas of retirement fund, staff related insurance and other payroll related benefits.
- To review and recommend documents related to financial commitment as and when required.
- Comply with RtR Financial and other policies and establish reliable internal control procedures.
- Issue staff and program related reimbursements in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable internal guidelines.
- Collaborate with GO to identify reputable audit firm and make arrangements for CO audit, if required.
- Lead and/or participate in projects that have departmental, cross-departmental, regional or global impact, such as projects on Cost Analysis, etc.
- Ensure that major financial risk issues and gaps in systems as highlighted in the internal audit are addressed.
- As a management team member provide inputs towards strategic decision making for the CO.
- Make sure that CO agreements with the Government Authorities at various levels (Ministries, Provincial, State, Districts, etc) are complied with to the extent of financial matters.
- Prepare highlights of key business indicators for the organization’s annual report, if any.
- Ensure complying with OFAC & SAMS regulations as it applies to RTR.
- Represent Room to Read at relevant meetings and occasionally assist in hosting key donor visits.
- Any other Accounting and Finance related tasks as advised by the Country Director and /or Global Office.
- Ensure all relevant Government Acts, Rules, and Regulations like provision of taxation, Value Added Tax etc, as applicable Room to Read are followed. Identify and monitor risks relating to legal and statutory compliances.
- Implement all Financial and Accounting Policy Manual (FAPM), Human Resources and Administrative guidelines to the extent applicable.
- Make relevant reports to Government, Global Office and Country Director in timely and precise manner.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Demonstrable accounting skills (a written test forms part of the interview process).
- Qualified CPA, CA, CGMA. CIMA, ACCA/ Post Graduate degree in finance or accounting.
- A minimum of seven years of professional experience in the finance & accounting department, of which five years in a management position, either in a for-profit or a non-profit organization.
- Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of responsibilities in a prior financial services position.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- MBA along with accounting qualification mentioned above.
- Minimum Ten years of professional experience in the finance & accounting department either in a for-profit or a non-profit organization.
- Experience in developing and/or implementing standard operating procedures, staff training modules, rolling out new accounting system, internal audit and grant management & reporting.
- Ability to speak and understand local language would be desirable.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter via email.
For more information, please visit Room to Read.
