(Senior) Financial Management Specialist

Lead in financial management and capacity building at ADB.

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Overview

Lead in financial management and capacity building at ADB.

You have:

  • Lead financial management and financial due diligence functions.
  • Provide capacity building and technical guidance to team members.
  • Oversee junior team members and consultants as required.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of (Senior) Financial Management Specialist is assigned to the Financial Management Division (PFFM) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, PFFM and will oversee junior team members and consultants as required.

Your Role

As a (Senior) Financial Management Specialist, you will lead in providing technical guidance and advice, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to support the department's project financial management and financial due diligence (FDD) function to ensure high standards for ADB's overall financial management performance.

You will:

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, considering your qualifications and experience.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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 our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants 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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you provided financial guidance on a project? The interviewer wants to assess your experience and effectiveness in financial advisory roles. Provide specific examples that highlight your role and the outcomes.
How do you ensure compliance with financial regulations in projects? This question evaluates your understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for capacity building in financial management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with project financial management. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple financial projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you improved a financial process or system. What was the impact? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In what ways have you supported junior staff in their financial management roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on financial management best practices and regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: adb.org