FINCA International is one of the leading global networks of microfinance institutions, providing financial services to hundreds of thousands of clients in 21 country programs in Africa, Eurasia and Latin America. Currently FINCA Azerbaijan is looking for an FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE.
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE’S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Supervises the Company cash management, working with the CFO on weekly/monthly cash-flow planning and daily cash movements to/from the Company branch network and partner banks, including monitoring and executing currency transactions when required;
• Oversees budget management on an ongoing basis, monitoring actual expenditures against plan, and providing detailed variance reports for senior management;
• Manages account payables, including detailed review of contracts with third parties, ensuring that payments are settled timely and supported by the required documentation;
• Oversees write-offs, liaises with Government and external parties when client account information is required (eg for court cases), ensures that required accounting adjustments are implemented;
• In cooperation with the CFO and the Finance & Accounting Manager, supervises, mentors and develops all Finance Department staff, evaluating employee performance, preparing and executing a training/skill development plan, and visiting the Company branch network on a regular basis to assess knowledge development needs;
• Fulfills the duties of the Finance & Accounting Manager in his absence, for all activities including external reporting (to investors and Government), loan and fixed asset accounting, external audit, etc
• Participates in the Company strategic decisions, attending the Management Team Meetings, and ad hoc workshops and events organized by FINCA International for its Finance staff.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• University degree, ideally in Economics, Finance, Business, Accounting or a related field;
• Minimum three years of work experience, preferably in the banking/financial sector, or in the finance/treasury department of a private organization;
• Good knowledge of accounting (preferably IFRS);
• Ability in preparing management reports;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office;
• Fluent in English, and at least one between Azeri/Russian;
• At least some experience in managing people;
• Experience in using a banking software preferred (ideally Oracle/FlexCube).
FINCA Azerbaijan offers a creative work environment, career opportunities and competitive compensation package with the financial services industry.
Deadline for applications is October 31, 2012:
If you meet the requirements above and are confident that your background and experience qualifies you for this position, please e-mail your detailed CV to [email protected] address indicating job reference number №460/12 or FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE in the subject line of your email. Otherwise applications may be overlooked.
For more information about FINCA Azerbaijan please visit www.fincaazerbaijan.com