Finance Manager — Donor-Funded Development Program

Tetra Tech; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Australia Awards Philippines is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management and administration for a flagship donor-funded program in Manila. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow and controls, ensuring compliance with DFAT and local laws while coordinating with DFAT, partners and internal teams.

You will provide timely financial advice to leadership, manage a Finance team, and drive continuous improvement in policies, systems and controls to deliver value for

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, business management, finance or accounting.
• Professional certification such as ACCA or CPA will be highly regarded.
• Experience in finance, accounting and program administration, including budgeting and reporting.
• Experience managing financial systems, internal controls, compliance processes and financial risk.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience supervising, supporting and developing finance staff.
• Understanding of donor-funded programs and DFAT requirements.
• Fluency in English and Filipino.

Responsibilities

• Lead Australia Awards Philippines financial management, including budgeting, planning, expenditure monitoring and reporting.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing analysis and advice.
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of financial information, records and reports.
• Oversee cash flow, payroll, tax and other financial management functions.
• Ensure compliance with DFAT, Tetra Tech policies, the AAP Operations Manual and relevant laws.
• Oversee financial arrangements for grants, contracts and service providers with proper controls.
• Maintain internal controls and financial risk management systems to prevent fraud.
• Lead inputs to planning, forecasting, progress and annual reporting; coordinate audits.
• Maintain and improve financial policies, systems and processes for efficiency and value for money.
• Provide financial advice to the Program and Partnerships Director and managers.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Excel advanced

QuickBooks

Donor-funded programs

Audit support

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

Commerce/Finance degree

ACCA/CPA certification

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Australia Awards Philippines is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial management and administration for a flagship donor-funded program in Manila. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow and controls, ensuring compliance with DFAT and local laws while coordinating with DFAT, partners and internal teams.

You will provide timely financial advice to leadership, manage a Finance team, and drive continuous improvement in policies, systems and controls to deliver value for