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Finance and Operations Director

Category: Accounting / Finance

Job Description

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REX seeks qualified Finance and Operations Director candidates to lead the operational and administrative aspects of Employ, an anticipated five-year USAID-funded workforce development activity in Cambodia. This initiative is designed to equip Cambodians with job skills tailored to sectors that are driving inclusive and sustainable growth and economic diversification, and that will allow them to compete for and thrive in the jobs of tomorrow. Based in Phnom Penh, the Finance and Operations Director will ensure efficient and effective program operations and compliant financial protocols to ensure deliverables are met on time and on budget.

Job Responsibilities

Support the COP in day-to-day program management.
Ensure that the program meets all IREX, USAID and host country regulations and requirements related to USAID funds usage, accountability, and operations within the country.
Track and analyze all costs incurred under the award; oversee all payments.
Monitor program budget and advise senior management on burn rates and other programmatic considerations; provide complete and compliant required reporting; and maintain financial records for all program activities.
Overseeing subgrantee budgets and expenditures; provide relevant capacity building on financial and operational requirements for local partners as needed.
Supervise Finance and Operations team.
Ensure that appropriate financial record-keeping policies and practices are established and maintained throughout the life of the program.
Oversee all office expenditures and staff transportation/vehicles; lead human resource management.
Establish financial and operational systems during start-up.
Liaise with IREX home office financial, compliance and field operations teams; and
Other duties, as assigned.

Other Educational Qualification

A graduate degree in a relevant social or administrative science, with at least eight (8) years of experience in Cambodia in the administration of international donor-funded programs; or an undergraduate degree in a relevant social or administrative science with at least 10 years of experience in the administration of donor-funded programs.

Skills

Previous experience as a Deputy Chief of Party, Director of Administration and Finance, Operations Manager, or another senior managerial role on an international donor-funded program.
Demonstrated knowledge of management processes and systems from start-up to close out, such as human resources management and development (including performance evaluation), financial management, fraud prevention measures, and management of employee compensation systems.
Ability to compile and prepare financial and budget data in-line with USG rules and regulations.
Experience analyzing budget trends and monitoring funding levels across multiple accounts and geographies.
Expertise with procedures required for adequate planning, monitoring, and realigning of complex budgets.
Demonstrated ability to work with host government and cooperating partners in implementing a complex program under challenging circumstances.
Skilled in managing and compiling financial data for reporting and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements.
Ability to successfully manage and develop staff in a multi-cultural setting as demonstrated by past experience.
Excellent computer skills as they relate to financial management.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in Khmer required.

Salary

Negotiable

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International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)

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About the Company

Company Name: International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)
Website: https://www.irex.org
IREX is a global development and education organization. IREX strives for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. With an annual portfolio of $80 million and 400 staff worldwide, IREX works with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.