Finance Manager, PIMMELA Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Manila, NCR (Job ID 40442)

Description

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

MSI is implementing the Philippines, Pacific Islands and Mongolia Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Activity (PIMMELA) in the Philippines and across its geographic area of coverage, which includes 12 Pacific Island countries and Mongolia. PIMMELA will provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) support services to USAID Mission in the Philippines and across its geographic area of coverage. PIMMELA will work collaboratively with the Mission's staff and its implementing partners (IPs) to provide assistance in performance management; third party monitoring and verification; evaluation services; collaboration, learning and adapting; and monitoring and evaluation of the health portfolio.

**Please note: Only Filipino citizens are eligible for this position**

Position Summary:

The Finance Manager will lead all field office policy development, oversee country operations, supervise staff, support subcontract administration, manage cash flow, reconcile bank accounts, and review financial documentation. The Finance Manager will also ensure procurement compliance, maintain tax and registration compliance, process travel claims, and administer local benefits plans. This position will report to the Director of Finance and Administration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and implement field office policies in compliance with MSI, USAID, and local regulations.
• Maintain books of accounts.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Oversee the annual audit.
• Support country operations, finance, accounting, HR, procurement, facilities, travel, workshops, and logistics.
• Oversee Finance and Administrative Assistant tasks, ensuring compliance and high performance.
• Oversee cash flow, fund transfers, currency exchanges, and petty cash management.
• Reconcile bank accounts with Headquarters (HQ) as part of month-end closing processes.
• Support HQ in subcontract and local partner agreement administration.
• Review vouchers and vendor invoices to ensure thorough financial documentation.
• Ensure paid invoices align with procurement procedures and supporting documentation.
• Maintain compliance with tax liabilities and organizational registrations.
• Review and process travel advances and claims, resolving accounting issues.
• Administer local benefits plans, including tracking staff vacation and sick leave balances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum eight years of experience in finance, accounting, and operations management required.
• Experience in international development, with expertise in USAID regulations preferred.
• Experience in subcontract administration and financial documentation review required.
• Experience approaching process improvement and compliance implementation proactively required.
• Experience in leadership role overseeing country operations, including finance, HR, procurement, and logistics required.
• Knowledge of tax regulations and organizational registration requirements required.
• Ability to process travel claims and administer local benefits plans required.
• Proficiency in cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and procurement compliance required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:

MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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