*Background *
UCLG ASPAC is the largest regional section of United Cities and Local
Governments (UCLG), an amalgamation of International Union of Local
Authorities (IULA), United Towns Organization (UTO), and World Association
of the Major Metropolises (METROPOLIS). UCLG was established on 1 January
2004 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Following this unification,
UCLG ASPAC was established in Taipei on 14 April 2004, as the new entity of
IULA ASPAC. UCLG ASPAC’s Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia and
hosted by the Provincial Government of Jakarta.
UCLG is a worldwide association of local governments and the officially
recognized voice of local governments by the United Nations. UCLG ASPAC has
linkages to more than 7,000 cities and local governments. It represents
well over 3.76 billion people - more than half of the world population -
and incorporates economically fast-developing countries such as China,
India, and Indonesia.
UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues
in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government,
supports cooperation between cities, local governments, and their
associations, and facilitates programs, networks and partnerships to
develop the capacity of local governments and the associations. Moreover,
UCLG ASPAC represents local governments politically within the
international community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It
also promotes inclusive societies which safeguard equality, social and
economic justice, and sustainable development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all
relevant thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development comprising
local economic development, climate change, disaster resiliency, culture,
strategic planning, decentralization, municipal finance, gender equality,
women leadership and empowerment and good governance.
Following the expansion of its Secretariat in Jakarta and to support the
increased cooperation of cities and local governments, UCLG ASPAC is
inviting professional and dynamic people to fill in the newly opened
positions. UCLG ASPAC is recruiting* Finance* *Manager* for a one-year (1)
period with possibility of extension, based on satisfactory performance. The
Post is assigned to ensure that the organization has further improvement on
its financial systems and operations; to develop and implement effective,
efficient, high quality and accountable financial standards and practices;
and to maintain strong and continuously growing financial portfolios that
support and sustain the overall organizations’ programs and operations. The
Post will supervise the Secretariat’s finance team and will provide
guidance and technical assistance needed to enable them to carry out their
duties optimally and achieve the goals and objectives of the finance
division.
*Objectives:
*
1. To be responsible in the oversight and management of all of the
organization’s finance systems and operations;
2. To be responsible for preparing long-term financial goals of the
organization and developing the strategies and plans to achieve the goals;
3. To be responsible in ensuring healthy and quality day-to-day
financial management and practices that meet the internal and external
requirements and standards;
4. To be responsible in ensuring the production and delivery of quality
products and/or outputs related to the financial management, from the
development and planning stage through to reporting stage;
5. To be responsible for the provision of direct supervision, support,
technical assistance and capacity strengthening of the finance team in the
overall financial management areas, including the development of various
financial management guidelines and/or manuals as relevant;
6. To be responsible in the overall communications with the internal and
external stakeholders including donor agencies on affairs related to the
finance and financial management areas.
The *Finance Manager* will undertake the following tasks:
1. Developing financial strategic goals and plans, including
developing strategies that will minimize the financial risks of the
organization.
2. Preparing the annual budget and quarterly forecasting for the
organization’s overall activities and operations.
3. Developing and strengthening financial guidelines, manual,
procedures and other guiding documents as needed.
4. Overseeing the flow of cash and other financial instruments.
5. Developing internal control and financial monitoring system.
6. Actively participating and contributing in the development of the
ERP system in the organization.
7. Preparing financial reports and other deliverable items related to
financial management as required in high quality and timely manners.
8. Undertaking analysis on financial data and reports and providing
recommendations and advices to the senior management team.
9. Being point of liaison and communications on finance related work
and issues with members and the external parties.
10. Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, procedures and/or
agreements with external stakeholders.
11. Planning, directing and delivery of capacity strengthening activities
to the finance team and to the overall staff of the organization.
12. Perform any other duties as reasonably required from time-to-time as
assigned by the Secretary General.
*Qualifications:*
v Education:
Preferable Master’s degree in Finance Management, Business and
Administration (MBA), Management and/or related fields (relevant experience
may substitute the relevant degree), Certified Accountant is considered
v Experience:
- Minimum 10 (ten) years of professional experience on financial
management with progressive record in the development and/or
humanitarian fields, and/or working in a similar position in an
non-profit organization and/or an international organization;
- Experience in financial management, project management, planning and
implementation;
- Familiarity with donor funded development project and contracting
issues;
- Managerial experience grant management;
- Experience in working in an international environment, respecting
different cultures and nationalities;
- Demonstrated experience working with cities and local governments,
multi-donor agency and/or development partners.
v Language: Excellent command of English and Bahasa Indonesia, verbally
and in writing.
v Computer skills:
- Advanced computer skills, particularly MS Office.
- Experienced in using and/or operating ERP system (Sage, Myob, QB)
v Other skills and competency:
- Strong leadership and organization skills;
- Team oriented, decision making, coaching, result and motivating
oriented;
- Strong integrity, honest, trustworthy and sound work ethics;
- Ability to quickly establish professional rapport with colleagues and
other persons;
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines required*;*
- Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn;
- Excellent organizational and planning skills;
- Superior project management and time management skills;
- Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management;
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude;
- Be willing to travel during the project’s implementation when required
*Supporting Team*
The *post *will be supervised by the Secretary General and supported by FA
Coordinator and FA Assistant
*How to apply*
Please submit the application letter, state salary expectation and CV to
recruitment@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <recruitment@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>g by the latest April
10th, 2020. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
