Financial Management Officer
Provide operational services in financial due diligence and system strengthening.
Overview
Provide operational services in financial due diligence and system strengthening.
You have:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial management.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
- Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Experience working in an international environment preferred.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The position is located in Viet Nam. It is open only to nationals and residents of Viet Nam.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. After the initial fixed period, ADB has the option to renew the appointment for up to three years or allow it to expire. This decision is based on ADB’s overall interest in retaining the skills and experience of the staff for medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.
Overview
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific****, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
The position is assigned to the Public Financial Management Division (PFFM) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). Financial Management (FM) is an integral component of ADB’s obligations to ensure that the projects it finances are financially viable and sustainable, that ADB funds are used for the purposes for which they were approved, and that borrowers have the capacity to fulfill their obligations under legal agreements. PPFD/PFFM supports the framework, guidelines, and processes regarding ADB’s FM mandate and responsibilities.
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Job Purpose
The Financial Management Officer will (a) provide operational services in conducting financial due diligence of projects during processing and supervision during implementation; (b) support country FM assessments and FM systems strengthening initiatives; and (c) coordinate the development and delivery of knowledge sharing and capacity building support.
Though the position is based in Viet Nam, the incumbent can be assigned to work on tasks in other developing member countries of ADB as needed.
The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and senior National Staff. The incumbent may also receive guidance from designated International Staff/Country Director of VRM. Country Directors may also provide supervisory inputs to the incumbent's annual workplan and performance review, as needed
Responsibilities
Operational services
Country FM Systems
Knowledge management
Other tasks
Qualifications
Relevant Experience & Requirements
General Considerations
The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.
ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.
ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you identified a financial risk in a project? | This question probes your analytical skills and attention to detail in financial management. | Share a specific example, focusing on the actions you took to mitigate the risk. |
| How have you contributed to capacity building in your previous roles? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to build knowledge and enhance skills in teams or organizations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approach would you take to conduct a financial assessment for a new project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to cooperate with multiple stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you use for financial analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |