Position Summary: 

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the position of Finance Manager for the USAID Thailand Counter Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) project in Thailand. The ten-year USAID Thailand CTIP project is in its eight year of implementation. addressing the root causes of human trafficking, advocate and protect vulnerable populations from trafficking and abuse, prevent at-risk populations from risky migration, and assist the Royal Thai Government in reforms needed to effectively combat trafficking and support victims. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Finance Manager is responsible for overall financial management of the USAID Thailand CTIP project. The position will be responsible for providing effective and efficient financial management systems and internal controls. He/She will work with the COP and the regional office to establish and manage effective, transparent, and auditable processes and procedures. The Finance Manager will supervise the Finance Officer and the Grants Officer and ensure compliance with USAID and Winrock policies and procedures. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Financial management and reporting:  

• Ensure project disbursements are processed consistent with Winrock standard operating procedures, policies and accounting principles, as well as USAID cost principles 

• Ensure project finances and operations adhere to relevant Thai laws, including oversight and filing of necessary taxes, business licenses/permits, and labor laws 

• Process payments to Social Security Office and Provident Fund and Group Insurance payments for monthly submission  

• Oversee monthly financial reporting in accordance with the guidelines and set deadlines, and liaise with Winrock Home Office and Winrock Regional Office to resolve any questions and uploading in SharePoint 

• Organize and maintain all records and files in accordance with Winrock, and donor requirements including uploading all relevant documents to the internal Winrock OPF system.  

• Reconcile all bank accounts and petty cash no less than monthly and report any discrepancies to COP 

• Manage relationships with banking institutions and local government agencies 

• Prepare monthly payroll in compliance with labor and tax laws in country and other Winrock’s process and policies; and accrues benefits monthly 

• Liaise with Awards Management and the Grant Officer to ensure financial reporting by grantees is in compliance with Winrock policy and USAID rules and regulations.   

• Ensure accurate encoding of financial transactions in Quickbooks accounting system and comply with monthly back-up procedures 

Budget management: 

• Coordinate monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project has all necessary funds for operations 

• In collaboration with the COP, develop projections, budget variance analyses, and financial planning/risk management strategies and reports 

Other responsibilities: 

• Liaise with the Chief of Party to ensure the project needs are being met in terms of accounting and financial operations  

• Provide direct management over the Finance Officer and Grants Officer; perform quarterly and annual performance appraisals of the team.  

• Oversee on-site work with auditors, internal and external, and other home office reviews as appropriate 

• Participate in strategic and implementation planning 

• Other duties as assigned by COP and Winrock 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum four years of experience in accounting and fiscal management  

• Knowledge and understanding of Thai accounting and audit rules and requirements 

• Knowledge of and experience in managing U.S. Government and international organization funds, preferably for USAID projects 

• Demonstrated working knowledge of USG rules and regulations, particularly the code of federal regulations 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 2900 

• University degree (B.A./B.S. or higher) in Finance or Accounting, or related topic 

• Interest in and enthusiasm for the mission of Winrock/Thailand 

• Fluency in Thai and English  

• Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet (Excel) and Quickbooks accounting software required