Finance and Budget Senior Associate - Fiji, Kiribati and Tuvalu
Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.
PURPOSE
The role of the Senior Associate is to ensure the integrity and quality of financial management and reporting for the GGGI country programs in Fiji, Kiribati, and Tuvalu, and nominated Pacific regional project/s. This includes ensuring all project and program budgets are executed and monitored in line with GGGI policies and donor requirements. The position will focus on providing financial oversight, hands-on advice, support through troubleshooting, and capacity building to ensure that all financial documentation and reports are of the highest quality for internal use, external reporting, and audits.
ENGAGEMENT
Advise the team on the procedures, policies, and tools of all financial transactions for project/output delivery; Identify issues and risks that will affect the consistent program and delivery, and report to the manager. Identify budget and financial issues from across projects and workstreams, and advise project staff on remedial measures to maintain the integrity of delivery. Assist the manager in communication with donors and governments regarding budget management, financial reporting, and audits.
DELIVERY
Finance: Budget and Financial Management:
Support the preparation of the annual budget, providing monthly forecast and expenditure monitoring for Fiji, Kiribati, Tuvalu, and selected Pacific regional projects; ensure that all charges are journaled to the correct project and output codes. Complete corporate financial returns, such as monthly progress reports (including financial aspects, budget adjustment rounds during the year, and year-end pack returns, etc.). Place initial screening and controls on country office spending, procurement requests, and contract issuance Management of office expenses, assisting the manager with credit card reconciliation, and processing of tax payments. Verify data and ensure data entry and document consistency from spending and expenses of specific project/output management Consolidate financial documentation for projects and perform comprehensive quality assurance reviews of financial reports prepared by the country office and FCS staff to ensure accuracy, compliance with GGGI's internal standards, and alignment with specific donor requirements. Provide ongoing training and guidance to country office staff and FCS colleagues on GGGI's financial procedures, budget management best practices, and donor reporting standards. Serve as the primary point of contact to reconcile financial data discrepancies between GGGI's internal systems and project records. Collaborate with project managers to develop and implement improved financial processes and internal controls to enhance data integrity and reporting efficiency. Lead the preparation of financial documentation and provide support during internal and external audits to ensure a smooth and successful review process.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelorโs degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in financial administration, procurement, logistics, or office management, preferably in an international organization, government agency, or donor-funded program. Experience working in or with intergovernmental or multilateral organizations, donor-funded programs, and/or the public sector. Experience in financial management and reporting of donor-funded projects is essential Additional certifications in procurement, financial management, or project administration are an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial management systems.
FUNCTIONAL
Leadership, teamwork, and creative problem-solving abilities Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment International experience across multiple country contexts Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills. Highly self-motivated and team-oriented, with the capacity to work independently under pressure. Strong problem-solving skills with a client-focused approach to internal and external stakeholders Seeks opportunities to improve processes and outcomes and regularly reviews performance for development opportunities.
CORPORATE
Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision, and values. Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership. Process and share information easily, and is excellent at problem-solving. Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport, and resolve conflicts easily. Promote creativity and innovation among staff. Be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff and support the Pacific Regional Representative to make sound decisions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The SENIOR ASSOCIATE is an X7 national grade level in GGGI's salary scale. For X7 National grade, the base salary starts from USD 23, 487. Determination of base salary is subject to the candidate's experience, academic background, and internal equity. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision.
GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.
Child protection โ GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGIโs Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.