• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.
• Full time, Permanent Role based in Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, or Philippines (Flexible work from home arrangements available)
• Closing Date: 25 July 2024

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight.  We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.  

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

ABOUT YOU

You will have a sound knowledge of financial accounting systems and high-level communication, consultative, interpersonal and negotiating skills (both oral and written), with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders at strategic and operational levels. Furthermore, you will have strong problem-solving skills and ability to initiate tasks without supervision with advanced level skills in financial computer systems, and Microsoft products. Additionally, you will have strong ability to meet deadlines and strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Finance & Operations Coordinator – Asia is accountable for assisting the completion of the local financial accounts of the region, both through support and guidance to local teams, and direct completion otherwise, supporting the day to day operations of the Global Finance team, compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice with regards to audit support for the annual Global external audit, building capacity of local finance teams and our implementing partners, consistent with the strategic planning, design and operational delivery of the Business Operations division in support of our programming objectives that are aligned to The Foundation’s strategic framework

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the effective management of the Country Support Network (CSN)’s resources (financial, technical and operational) in order to achieve the Foundations strategic objectives.
• Lead and guide the ongoing development of financial literacy and skills in The Foundations programming offices and implementing partners.
• Ensure periodic and end of year financial reporting, including the preparation of annual financial statements are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Support the development of financial budgets for programming projects and grant bid opportunities, and lead grant financial management responsibilities when successful
• Role Model to a high standard The Foundation’s policies and procedures
• Provide high quality customer service with specialist financial advice, analysis and technical assistance to internal stakeholders.
• Constructively contribute and collaborate with all colleagues.
• Prepare and review various monthly reconciliations of the General Ledger ensuring that the balance sheet is correct.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• CPA or CA Qualification (or similar) with strong working experience in accounting roles
• Sound knowledge of reconciliations, consolidated financial statements and Treasury Function
• Prior Grant and project budgeting and financial management experience
• Demonstrated experience in using multiple financial systems and the ability to assimilate with emerging technologies/ systems.
• Demonstrated experience of cashflow reporting and monitoring
• Demonstrated experience acting as a bank account administrator for a medium sized or large organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive public relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in an international NGO environment or multinational corporation.
• Experience with project planning.
• Experience with change management.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

Applications Close: 25 July 2024

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
3. Please note we will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.