Finance Manager / Finance Coordinator
Cimmyt Pakistan, Pakistan

• Responsible for the financial management and accounting functions of Regional Office CIMMYT Pakistan.
• Develop, document, update and implement appropriate finance policies and procedures for CIMMYT Pakistan and provide periodic training and awareness sessions to all staff regarding the zero-tolerance policy of finance irregularities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local regulatory laws and tax legislations. Coordinate with government bodies as required.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place.
• Coordinates Internal and External Audit engagements and coordinates the follow up of Audit recommendations with the in-country process-owners
• Deliver high quality finance services (Accounts Payables, Accounts Reconciliation, direct and indirect tax declarations and funds requests and funds disbursements) meeting customer satisfaction and internal control procedures.
• Monthly reporting of consolidated expensed to HQ.
• Works in close collaboration with the Country Representative to coordinate and oversee all finance and related operations in liaison with CIMMYT head office.
• Prepare and /or review monthly financial reports (expenditures and budget-actuals variance analysis) and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the achievement of financial objectives by anticipating requirements, submitting information for budget preparation, scheduling expenditures, monitoring costs, and analyzing variances, in adherence to financial and accounting regulations.
• Directly supervise and mentoring finance staff in country to ensure optimal financial support.
• Coordinating financial activities with the CG centers/partners in the spirit of OneCGIAR as needed
• Reviewing partner/collaborators funds disbursements and utilization reports and recording the same in accounting package
• Review of Financial reports due to donors of the Projects
• Review and sign off on payroll and payment request for payroll taxes and social security contributions and prepare payroll reconciliation.
• Monitoring of the annual physical inventory for the Fixed Assets and Equipment and ensure that the accounting records are updated accordingly.
• Manage fund requirements for the Projects (cash flow reporting and requests).
• Implements country wide ERP (enterprise resource planning) software with the corresponding change management transition plan.
• Help CR and other scientists/Technicians in preparing subgrants and fund tracking systems. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and CR.
• Look after banking and other related services for smooth functioning operations within Pakistan.

• Knowledge and experience in, Accounting, financial management and budget planning.
• Proven supervisory, Analytical and accuracy skills and experience.
• 5-7 years working experience in similar job - Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline.
• NGO/INGO/International Organization working experience is preferred.
• Level of English language required: Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts on routine work-related matters.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Communication and Teamwork.
• Able to work without daily assistance and minimum guidance

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