Finance Specialist for Premises (800914)
Manage and optimize premises investment budget and infrastructure.
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Overview
Manage and optimize premises investment budget and infrastructure.
You have:
- Certified Public Accountant certification required.
- Experience with premises management is essential.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and ERP systems (Peoplesoft, JD Edwards) is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are needed.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.
- Must be detail-oriented and organized to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing controls.
- Ability to participate in annual budget exercises and financial monitoring.
Contract
This is a ICRC - Open-ended contract. More about ICRC - Open-ended contracts.
Position Overview
The Premises Specialist plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the tangible investment budget and infrastructure of the organization, ensuring effective coordination and oversight of various initiatives related to premises management.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Monitor actual expenses vs budget and track projects with various budget owners.
- Ensure close financial monitoring of major investment projects.
- Participate in annual budget exercise for investment projects and monitor entries in Anaplan platform.
- Develop and utilize KPIs for enhanced financial management and monitoring.
- Monitor HQ and field depreciation from capitalized assets.
- Prepare presentations and review documents for infrastructure board meetings.
- Participate in annual closing exercise by managing capital commitments, asset capitalization, impairment loss testing, and auditors' inquiries.
- Participate in financial statements reporting by providing an overview of investment activities during the year and report on invested amounts.
- Prepare internal memos on investment policy updates.
- Act as a reference point for tangible investments, provide guidance and answers on various queries related to accounting, capitalization, depreciation, etc.
- Assume the role of Subject Matter Expert for all field premises tasks, with a focus on refining Standard Operating Procedures, tools, and policies for optimal performance.
- Collaborate on initiatives including reporting, new reference documentation, and participation in working groups
Selection Requirements
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience with premises management
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and ERP systems (Peoplesoft, JD Edwards)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced strategic thinking skills and highly autonomous
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing controls
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
What We Offer
- Dynamic and fast-growing organization
- Access to further in-house and/or external training
- Flexible work schedule
- Humanitarian endeavour and international environment
Application Reminders
If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through the Apply now button below and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter – in one document.
Deadline of Application: 26 May 2024
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F Petron Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage a budget for a project? | This question assesses your budgeting skills and your ability to monitor financial performance. | Provide specific details on how you tracked expenses and managed adjustments. |
| How do you ensure accurate financial reporting in your projects? | They want to know about your methods for maintaining accuracy in financial documentation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you identified a process improvement in financial management. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle tight deadlines while managing multiple financial projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate complex financial information to stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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