Senior Finance & Operations Lead (International)

TechnoServe; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnoServe Philippines seeks a Senior Operations and Finance Manager to support the Chief of Party in ensuring financial, contractual, administrative, and operational systems comply with USDA award requirements and Philippine law. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, procurement, HR, and administration, coordinating with the home office to maintain strong internal controls and timely reporting.

The position covers general country operations, stakeholder engagement, staff leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience managing large-scale international development projects and USDA-funded programs.
• At least five years supervising finance, procurement, HR or admin staff.
• Strong knowledge of US Government financial management, compliance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project’s financial and administrative management to support the COP.
• Develop, review, and monitor budgets, cash-flow, and forecasts; explain variances.
• Oversee accounting, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and coordinate financial reports for donor and home office.
• Ensure internal controls, procedures, and approvals are followed and audited.
• Oversee procurement, vendor selection, and contract/asset management.
• Support subaward/subcontractor agreements and donor compliance.
• Manage country operations, HR, office management, and travel logistics.
• Train staff on revised procedures and controls and coordinate audits.

Skills

Financial management

Contractual management

Staff supervision

US government compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Job description

TechnoServe Philippines seeks a Senior Operations and Finance Manager to support the Chief of Party in ensuring financial, contractual, administrative, and operational systems comply with USDA award requirements and Philippine law. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, procurement, HR, and administration, coordinating with the home office to maintain strong internal controls and timely reporting.

The position covers general country operations, stakeholder engagement, staff leadership, and