Financial Management Specialist

The Financial Management Specialist will provide technical advisory, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to strengthen project financial management and financial due diligence in sovereign operations across ADB developing member countries. The role includes developing guidelines, conducting financial due diligence, reviewing audited financial statements, and delivering capacity building programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, analysis, and advice on financial management and financial due diligence issues in sovereign operations, following relevant ADB policies, instructions, guidelines and procedures.
• Help develop financial management guidelines, procedures, and internal review processes for Audited Project Financial Statements and Audited Entity Financial Statements (APFS/AEFS).
• Conduct financial due diligence for sovereign operations, including assessments of accomplishing and implementing agencies, financing plans, financial viability, financial covenants, risk mitigation measures, and financial reporting, auditing, and disclosure arrangements.
• Provide financial management throughout project processing, implementation and technical assistance to facilitate project implementation, add value and help ensure financial sustainability, better financial management practices, and adherence to international accounting and auditing standards.
• Review APFS/AEFS for sovereign projects, validate implementation of audit recommendations, and ensure quality control of financial management inputs in operational documents, reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Deliver financial management capacity building and knowledge-sharing programs for clients and staff, while promoting partnerships with partners and participating in relevant professional forums.
• Manage staff and consultant performance and support ongoing learning and development.

Requirements

• University degree in business, finance, commerce, or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• Professional qualification in accounting (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) from an internationally recognized institution (e.g., IFAC).
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in private or public sector financial management or related area with international experience working in several countries.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and sharing relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Experience mentoring team members, providing guidance on delivery of services.

Skills

• Finance Management
• Accounting
• Financial Due Diligence
• Project Financial Management
• Capacity Building
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Reviews
• Knowledge Sharing
• Mentorship
• Technical Advisory
• International Financial Management
• Guideline Development
• Project Leadership
• CPA
• CA
• ACCA

Languages

English