senior finance business partner - ResearchInternational Rice Research Institute
Salary: Agreement
Work form: Full time
Posting Date: 27/10/2023
Deadline: 02/10/2022
About IRRI
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Finance Business Partnering Head, the Senior Business Partner - Research is responsible for providing financial information to donors, budget holders, IRRI Management and all other stakeholders by providing financial information in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with the Institute's, CGIAR's and donors' guidelines. As the primary individual responsible for the supervision of the financial analysis of Research units' funds, the Senior Business Partner - Research will provide strategic support to IRRI Management, Platform Leaders, Cost Centre Leads, and budget holders, in general, by proactively monitoring financial activities and financial reporting specific to Research units and clearly communicating results of the analyses including financial and business advisories that are critical to the responsible leads' decision-making purposes.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.
Current IRRI staff are encouraged to apply.
Roles and Responsibilities
Supervise the analysis transactions, preparation of variance analysis, and prepare timely financial reports on the Research units' funding status on a timely basis and in accordance with CGIAR guidelines and Donor memorandum of agreement
Provide exceptional business advisory and support for financial activities of Research units by monitoring spending and coordinating all movements of budget and providing financial expertise in budget profiling, budget revisions and preparation of best estimates, anticipating the Research units' needs and identifying improvements and new resources to support the platform, and developing materials and training activities to provide stakeholders with enhanced understanding of finance policies, guidelines, procedures and programs
Collaborate with resource partners such as other Financial Teams, Legal Services, Portfolio Management Office, Human Resources, IRRI Education, Communication, and Operations to provide optimal customer service and ensure grants adhere to institutional financial compliance and reporting requirements
Coordinate and collaborate with Research budget owners regarding the overall financial management of the grants/projects/ budgets under their leadership and/or responsibility, and proactively identify issues pertaining to their funds and recommend timely solutions
Coordinate and collaborate with other Finance Teams, Legal Services, Portfolio Management Office and other offices in reviewing contracts to ensure that all provisions are compliant to Institute policies and procedures, and feasible within the context of the Institute's operations
Coordinate with external and internal auditors during project audit and ensure prompt response to queries for a smooth and timely audit field work
Coordinate and collaborate with the MIS team, through the Finance Transformation Team, for system improvement and functionality testing
Work collaboratively with other Finance Teams during month-end and year-end closing of books to ensure that all legitimate transactions are properly recorded and that all financial reports are accurately prepared and submitted to stakeholders and donors on time
Develop and deliver training programs to stakeholders for enhanced understanding of grants requirements and Institute policies and procedures from a financial perspective
Review and analyze transactions for the timely preparation and submission of quality financial reports to Research units, as applicable
Conduct regular discussions with Research units to provide support in the financial management aspect of the projects/tasks under their leadership/responsibility
Closely monitor and analyze Research budgets spending and recovery (as applicable) patterns and communicating the same to budget owners for a more reliable budget profiling
Ensure full understanding and compliance of the terms and conditions of the projects as predetermined in the signed contracts for efficient implementation of grants
Maintain and update budget loading in the financial system for budget owner's use and ensure accuracy in the Statement of Budget and Expenditure reports
Proactively and closely monitor, reconcile, validate and analyze financial transactions and reports
Conduct periodic trainings for stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, with at least 5 years working experience in accounting, auditing, financial management, budgeting, or related field
Skills Required
Mandatory
Has extensive knowledge of accounting systems, bookkeeping and financial reporting
Must be highly analytical and stakeholder service-focused with exceptional problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to communicate professionally, positively, and effectively with a variety of individuals integral to the position
Ability to quickly learn and grasp the implications of the financial terms and conditions for each managed project
Can work with minimal supervision
Proficient in using MS Office and has relevant experience in computerized financial systems and flexibility to adapt a new software applications
Preferred
CPA
With deep knowledge and understanding of grants budgets, donor regulations; and financial compliance requirements
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
International Rice Research Institute
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.
Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
Job Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Finance Business Partnering Head, the Senior Business Partner - Research is responsible for providing financial information to donors, budget holders, IRRI Management and all other stakeholders by providing financial information in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with the Institute's, CGIAR's and donors' guidelines. As the primary individual responsible for the supervision of the financial analysis of Research units' funds, the Senior Business Partner - Research will provide strategic support to IRRI Management, Platform Leaders, Cost Centre Leads, and budget holders, in general, by proactively monitoring financial activities and financial reporting specific to Research units and clearly communicating results of the analyses including financial and business advisories that are critical to the responsible leads' decision-making purposes.
This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.
Current IRRI staff are encouraged to apply.
Roles and Responsibilities
Supervise the analysis transactions, preparation of variance analysis, and prepare timely financial reports on the Research units' funding status on a timely basis and in accordance with CGIAR guidelines and Donor memorandum of agreement
Provide exceptional business advisory and support for financial activities of Research units by monitoring spending and coordinating all movements of budget and providing financial expertise in budget profiling, budget revisions and preparation of best estimates, anticipating the Research units' needs and identifying improvements and new resources to support the platform, and developing materials and training activities to provide stakeholders with enhanced understanding of finance policies, guidelines, procedures and programs
Collaborate with resource partners such as other Financial Teams, Legal Services, Portfolio Management Office, Human Resources, IRRI Education, Communication, and Operations to provide optimal customer service and ensure grants adhere to institutional financial compliance and reporting requirements
Coordinate and collaborate with Research budget owners regarding the overall financial management of the grants/projects/ budgets under their leadership and/or responsibility, and proactively identify issues pertaining to their funds and recommend timely solutions
Coordinate and collaborate with other Finance Teams, Legal Services, Portfolio Management Office and other offices in reviewing contracts to ensure that all provisions are compliant to Institute policies and procedures, and feasible within the context of the Institute's operations
Coordinate with external and internal auditors during project audit and ensure prompt response to queries for a smooth and timely audit field work
Coordinate and collaborate with the MIS team, through the Finance Transformation Team, for system improvement and functionality testing
Work collaboratively with other Finance Teams during month-end and year-end closing of books to ensure that all legitimate transactions are properly recorded and that all financial reports are accurately prepared and submitted to stakeholders and donors on time
Develop and deliver training programs to stakeholders for enhanced understanding of grants requirements and Institute policies and procedures from a financial perspective
Review and analyze transactions for the timely preparation and submission of quality financial reports to Research units, as applicable
Conduct regular discussions with Research units to provide support in the financial management aspect of the projects/tasks under their leadership/responsibility
Closely monitor and analyze Research budgets spending and recovery (as applicable) patterns and communicating the same to budget owners for a more reliable budget profiling
Ensure full understanding and compliance of the terms and conditions of the projects as predetermined in the signed contracts for efficient implementation of grants
Maintain and update budget loading in the financial system for budget owner's use and ensure accuracy in the Statement of Budget and Expenditure reports
Proactively and closely monitor, reconcile, validate and analyze financial transactions and reports
Conduct periodic trainings for stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, with at least 5 years working experience in accounting, auditing, financial management, budgeting, or related field
Skills Required
Mandatory
Has extensive knowledge of accounting systems, bookkeeping and financial reporting
Must be highly analytical and stakeholder service-focused with exceptional problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to communicate professionally, positively, and effectively with a variety of individuals integral to the position
Ability to quickly learn and grasp the implications of the financial terms and conditions for each managed project
Can work with minimal supervision
Proficient in using MS Office and has relevant experience in computerized financial systems and flexibility to adapt a new software applications
Preferred
CPA
With deep knowledge and understanding of grants budgets, donor regulations; and financial compliance requirements
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances. Join our team and be part of our story!
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.
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