Работа в России, вакансия - Finance Manager • Алматы - id282 (вакансия в архиве)

Role Summary:

Under the overall supervision of Director and the Project Manager, Finance Manager will be responsible for collection, review and analysis of financial/economic documentation and financial activity group of companies. Finance Manager should be able to work in changing and dynamic environment with multiple priorities and pressing demands. Finance Manager will be located in the Office of group of companies in Almaty with a possibility to frequently travel to project sites located across Kazakhstan and the region of Central Asia. The applicant needs to demonstrate strong experience in working with the projects financed by financial institutions, governmental agencies and private business. Knowledge of governmental standard practices and rules in the development and implementation of investment projects is highly desirable. Experience in “human-centered design” in rethinking and redesigning public services is another advantage.

Summary of Key Functions:

In this role the Finance Manager is expected to support group of companies on a broad range of issues, including but not limited to taking the day to day financial management responsibilities and providing advisory services that includes all the aspects of the projects analysis, drafting and implementation process. He/she is responsible for providing support in discrete finance and accountancy issues by advising the organization in drafting, undertaking and structuring remedies for the relevant projects issues. Some of the responsibilities that need to be handled by him/her are following:

• Conduct group of companies projects feasibility assessments to prioritize finance solutions and develop financial strategies by guiding concerned stakeholders to establish goals and matching goals to situation with appropriate financial plans.

• Conduct assessment group of companies projects financial condition, borrowing capacity and project investment modalities, and identify priority areas of action to strengthen their capacity on projects financing.

• Assess the economic internal rate of return, cost-benefit analysis and other investment measures for the identified projects of the projects public/private partners.

• Formulate financing and investment strategies (innovative financing approaches/mix, identify funding sources and requirements, and facilitate linking with the potential sources identified) considering available financing windows.

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to projects stakeholders in accessing different modalities of related project financing.

• Provide inputs into the development/packaging of the project/investment portfolio to make it responsive to the audience (e.g. funders/donors/private sector partner).

• Design and implement better policy and regulations to improve group of companies projects project beneficiaries financial activities with relevance to budget spending.

• Support and guide concerned public/private enterprises staff in monitoring the budget, analyzing financial plan results, identifying and evaluating new financial strategies and recommending changes in goals and plans.

• Offer quality advices regarding following financial management matters of group of companies projects coordination of PIU support in the financial issues of Projects implementation preparation and coordination of annual budgets for Projects and budgets for the operating costs of PIU control over the implementation of budgets for Projects and the budget of the PIU maintaining financial accounting of Project funds and preparation of financial reports in accordance with the Loan Agreements verification in the financial part of the reports, acts and invoices submitted by suppliers, contractors and consultants for work performed and equipment supplied monitoring and preparation of the necessary documents to ensure the obligations of the loans service. In addition to the above, the Consultant will be required to generally assist with other work performed by group of companies projects as required.

Build partnerships to support successful execution of the project:

• Interact with the IFIs, government institutions, bi – lateral and multi – lateral donors, private sector, civil society and build lasting relationships as required

• Support the Director and Project Manager building up strong relationship with relevant counterparts.

• Develop a network of contacts with expertise in the projects areas (skilling, private sector employers, and the like).

• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Director and the Project Manager.

Facilitating knowledge management and sharing:

• Acquire a strong understanding of the projects and develop ability to clearly and simply articulate project aims, goals and results to variety of stakeholders

• Identify and synthesize best finance practices and lessons learnt from the projects

• Contribute to finalization and approval of donor and other project reports

• Identify stakeholders to participate in knowledge sharing opportunities related to the project

• Identify and guide execution of knowledge management activities in order to generate and disseminate learning from the projects activities and publicize results in close collaboration with Director and Projects Manager

• Keep abreast with key changes in policy environment, regulations, strategic focus of development partners and market developments and regular updates to the projects team.

Impact of Results:

The key result of the role is to ensure that the Company’s portfolio effectively meets its objectives. This highly strategic post has impact on the projects results and success and works to effect an enabling environment for the portfolio.

Competencies

Competencies and Critical Success Factors:

Functional Competencies:

Job Knowledge and Expertise

• In addition to finance framework background, the candidate should have a strong knowledge of infrastructure sector, PPPs (Public-Private Partnership arrangements), and institutional reforms agenda.

• Keeps abreast with new developments in areas of professional discipline and seeks to develop him/herself professionally

• Understands how project finance transactions are structured to align incentives among different players and financial instruments

• Understands investments needs of enterprises and the mix of debt/equity required at different growth stages—from incubation to scaling up to commercial viability

• Strong quantitative and financial abilities, such as making financial projections and analyzing statistics and financial statement

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of multiple project partners

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities

• Strong ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships with the Company and projects staff and clients to facilitate the provision of required support, and

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and use of internet.

Results Based Orientation

• Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals

• Demonstrates ability to generate innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations.

Client Orientation:

• Demonstrates an understanding of client/partner/donor perspective

• Establishes smooth relationships and enabling environment between clients and service providers,

• Strives for high quality client – oriented services (internal and external) when making decision and taking actions.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Willingly shares knowledge and experience

• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Leadership and Self-Management:

• Strives for excellence and focuses on quality

• Completes tasks fast and in timely manner

• Is result driven and solution oriented

• Uses fair and transparent decision making and calculated risk-taking

• Builds support and political acumen

• Is able to work under pressure in rapidly changing environment

• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view,

• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complex, ever-changing environments.

Required Skills and Experience

Educational Qualifications:

• Essential degree in Finance (Masters degree) or equivalent.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and development, within an international financial environment, preferably in development finance institution, multilateral or government institution or similar

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in working for/in IFIs or similar international development institution Experience working with multilateral organizations, venture capital and/or investment banks Experience with business planning and financial projections Experience in managing or setting up an investment fund or investment vehicle is a must Full familiarity with a range of debt and equity instruments.

• •Proficient knowledge of English language is highly desirable.