As the Finance and Operations Manager you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial and operational aspects of the HDMES project in PNG. Your financial management responsibilities include budget maintenance, estimates of expenditure and forecasting, acquittal and invoicing processes. Operationally you are will be adaptable to respond to ad hoc items that arise daily. You will report to the Team Leader, and will liaise regularly, providing financial updates to Adam Smith International staff in Sydney and supervise the Finance and Administration Officer, based in the Port Moresby office. The Finance and Operations Manager will adhere to the donor requirements relating to the effective, value-for-money and ethical management of project finances.

Skills and Experience required:
You will be able to demonstrate that you can fulfil the following duties and responsibilities
› Develop and maintain operational policies and procedures, including (but not limited to) the Security Plan, and Operations Manual in compliance with relevant DFAT and ASI policies, PNG law and contractual requirements;
› Recruit, train, mentor and lead finance and operations team members;
› Establish and oversee logistical and operational support to the HDMES office; ensuring office systems and processes are established and maintained including networks/IT; standardised program file set up, and regularly data back-up;
› Establish and maintain secure ICT and knowledge management systems;
› Ensure program finances are well planned and funds are available to support operations, prepare cash-flow forecasts and program fund requests;
› Provide activity financial reporting to ASI, maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with the program budget and update the budget against actual expenditures;
› Play a key role in the implementation the projects Value for Money Framework;
› Maintain integrated financial systems and processes for program activities and operations, in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards;
› Oversee the fiduciary aspects of all partnerships and ensure adherence to DFAT and PNG regulations and alignment with global best practice; support partner due diligence and oversee partnership disbursements;
› Act as the Security Point of Contact for HDMES in PNG as set out in the HDMES Security and WHS management plan
› Manage the program asset register (acquisition and disposal); as well as ensuring the vehicle fleet is always maintained to safety standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
› A degree in finance, accounting and/or business management;
› Recognised accounting qualifications are highly desirable;
› Extensive experience managing financial operations and teams for a business and/or development program in PNG;
› Previous experience developing and leading financial management systems for complex organisations in PNG;
› Knowledge of PNG financial reporting requirements and taxation laws;
› Experience in the establishment and oversight of financial management and reporting systems for technical support funds;
› Familiarity with DFAT (or other donor) policies and procedures;
› Demonstrated capacity to work collegially with internal staff and partner organisations; and
› Fluency in written and spoken English and Tok Pisin is required;

How to apply:
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter outlining how their skills and experience meet those required to successfully perform in the role, as well as a CV to josh.madgwick@adamsmithinternational.com

Candidates must have the right to work in Papua New Guinea.
This role is not exempt from income tax and does not include a company car or housing.

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