Opportunity Type: Job
Organization:VisionFund International, World Vision International
About the Organization:
World Vision Myanmar is a christian (global) humanitarian organization in Myanmar. Its commitment is to work with needy communities and to serve the most vulnerable people of Myanmar. VisionFund is the microfinance subsidiary of World Vision. Since 1998, VisionFund Myanmar is providing microfinance and other financial services provider to the poor in Myanmar. Through its work, it helps small business owners create or develop small businesses with affordable credit.
About the Job:
VisionFund Myanmar and World Vision Myanmar are seeking a Chief Financial Officer. S/he will be responsible for providing complete leadership for all aspects of microfinance resources inclusive of fixed assets and finances, as well as leading information technology efforts.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of an overall business plan for VisionFund Myanmar and monitor the performance against the plan;
- Establish and maintain all policies relating to financial management, financial controls, and risk;
- Supervise the accounting system and process;
- Manage liquidity and the appropriate level of assets and liabilities;
- Ensure compliance to regulators, auditors, and VisionFund global standards;
- Oversee risk management and information systems;
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the general manager.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business. Master’s degree is of added value;
- Minimum of 5 years or more in the field of finance management and accounting;
- Overall understanding and experience into treasury management;
- Good knowledge of the local and VisionFund regulatory requirements under which VFM operates;
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, with Excel spreadsheet skills;
- Sun Systems experience is of value;
- Experience with microfinance preferred as well as attainment of globally recognized accounting standards;
- Must provide a clean criminal background and reference check.
Closing Date: 06 Jun 2013
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m/template.rc/1.11.190573/