Fiscal Agent Manager

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is currently seeking an experienced Fiscal Agent Manager for an anticipated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded project in Indonesia.  

The Fiscal Agent Manager will be responsible for the financial management of the Indonesia Compact funds and will train and support Millennium Challenge Account Indonesia (MCA-Indonesia) with its fiscal accountability responsibilities, including financial management and reporting.   MCA-Indonesia is an accountable entity responsible for the implementation of the Indonesia Compact of US$600 million.  The Indonesia Compact is comprised of the green prosperity project to improve household income in select poorest provinces; the community-based nutrition to prevention stunting project to reduce and prevent low birth weight, childhood stunting and malnourishment of children; and the procurement modernization project to reduce the incidence of corruption and waste.  The implementation period of the Compact will be for five years from the date of entry into force.

The Fiscal Agent Manager will provide professional services for fiscal management and funds control such as budgeting, financial management, internal controls, accounting, cash disbursements, financial reporting and account reconciliation to ensure the proper, efficient, effective and transparent use of the funds to be provided under the Program.

Specific responsibilities include:

Administer financial management of MCC Funding to implement the Program efficiently and effectively

Design and implement a single chart of accounts and financial reporting templates for the entire program

Establish, implement and update internal control mechanisms which provide reasonable assurance of accomplishing objectives, in terms of reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and effectiveness and efficiency of operations

Set up automated budgeting, commitment and accounting system, and maintain and monitor these systems on daily basis



Prepare, implement and manage the grants management system to ensure that grants are effectively disbursed and utilized to achieve the desired objectives



Assist MCA-Indonesia in designing, implementing and updating a Fiscal Accountability Plan

Take all necessary actions to prepare or assist in putting together any documents, budgets, plans, reports, disbursement requests, or certifications as may be required by MCA-Indonesia

Assist MCA-Indonesia in developing, implementing and updating Detailed Financial Plans for the Program on a rolling quarterly basis 

Transfer knowledge and skills to MCA-Indonesia on the financial management systems and internal controls used by the Fiscal Agent office

Provide advice on the financial activities of the Program including reviewing contracts related to procurement of goods, infrastructure works and services

Protect the financial management activity from fraud, waste and abuse

Respond promptly and fairly to complaints about the timeliness of payments

Cooperate and collaborate with MCA-Indonesia, MCC, Implementing Entities and the Procurement Agent, and provide inputs wherever required

Assume other operational, functional, and contractual obligations and responsibilities as is customary in performing the duties of a fiscal agent



Qualifications:

Minimum 15 years of experience as a Finance Director, Controller or Manager or in a similar senior position responsible for accounting, budgeting, financial management and reporting.

Significant experience in setting up financial management operations

Extensive experience and proficiency in the use of automated commitment, budgeting and accounting software applications

Education or training in business, economics, finance, accounting, public administration or related field

Accounting certifications like ACCA, CA or CPA or Masters in Finance

Proven leadership qualities and experience

Excellent communication skills and ability to work with high level of government officials and business executives



Previous work experience in Indonesia or in the region, and with international donors or development agencies



Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint



Knowledge and experience of project based financial management, green prosperity project, community-based health project, public procurement reform project, contract management and procurement procedures would be an advantage

Fluent in English and good in Bahasa– reading, writing and speaking.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested and meet above qualifications as well as confident of successfully performing the above responsibilities, please send your resume to EG.Recruitment@CardnoEM.com

Please enter “Indonesia FA Manager” in the subject line for prompt consideration.  No telephone inquiries please.  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. is part of Cardno’s Emerging Markets Division, with offices in Brussels, Jakarta, Melbourne, Nairobi, Oxford, Port Moresby and Washington, DC and project locations worldwide.  Cardno’s Emerging Markets Division is responsible for US$750 million in funds under contracts and grants and engages over 4,000 professionals in more than 100 countries.

 Cardno provides professional services to create better communities across the globe through planning, design and delivery of physical, economic and social infrastructure.

 Visit our website atwww.cardno.com/emergingmarkets   – to learn more about Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd.