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Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Thailand

Position : Contracted Finance Director (based in Yangon, Myanmar)

Publish on Aug 17, 2014 | Viewed 2,739

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Organization Background:

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of poor rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct utilization of natural resources.

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Job description

The Director of Finance will report to the Country Director, with a dotted-line report to the WCS Comptroller. The primary objective is to establish and oversee efficient systems for financial management for the WCS Myanmar Program Office and field projects and develop capacity at the local level to carry those responsibilities.  S/he will maintain appropriate communication with WCS Project leaders, key donors and funding agencies and local governmental institutions. Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and empower the local administrative staff to manage the finance and administrative functions effectively
  • Ensure financial efficiency in all aspects of operations
  • Strengthen and document administrative and financial policies and procedures
  • Ensure that highest standards of financial integrity are followed
  • Management of finance including preparing and submitting of accounts, preparing budget, compile expenditure and cash flow for projects.
  • Monitoring and managing expenditures, ensure that all expenditures are made in accordance with established procedures, including verification of supporting documents and budget availability
  • Assist in preparation of internal and/or external audits, prepare audit responses and ensure implementation of accepted recommendations
  • Contracts and sub-awards; verify that costs are reasonable and sufficient for proposed activities

Qualification

  • Minimum Degree in Finance/ Accountancy
  • Minimum 8-10 years of financial working experience
  • Experience in NGO an advantage
  • Proven track record of strong leadership and team management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Pre-requisites/ Summary:

  • Min Educational Level: Degree
  • Years of experience: 8-10
  • Skills: finance, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Language: English
  • Job type : Full time 1-2 years term contract

Please be informed that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Interested and qualified applicants, please forward your CV to poshaughnessy@wcs.org

Application: Close on 8 August 2014