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We are currently seeking a qualified candidate with technical expertise to support HelpAge country offices in achieving our programme objectives in Asia region.

Position: Regional Finance Officer

Work base: Asia Regional Office in Chiang Mai

Salary: Competitive

Contract length: 2 years (with possible extension)

Application closing date: 7 February 2017

Starting date: 1 April 2017 (latest)

The organisation: HelpAge International’s vision is a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are the secretariat of the HelpAge network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries.

Job purpose and key responsibilities: Responsible for the provision of technical support to HelpAge country offices, network members and partners in Asia region to ensure the completion of accurate and timely financial reports according to the plan. Contribute to the development of regional financial system and development, audit processes, budget proposals development and trainings.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience: ­

-Thai national; ­

-Minimum Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA certified would be preferred; ­

-At least 5 years of relevant work experience in financial/business management position including budgeting and coordinating audits;

­-Proven experience in financial administration; ­

-Essential experience of working with NGOs or international agencies or multinational business, preferably as Senior Finance Officer or similar; ­

-Significant experience in budget planning skills for multiple donors with high level of financial literacy; ­

-Sound analytical and influencing skills;

­-Ability to work independently as well as in a team; ­

-Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and ability to work with different groups and nationalities;

­-Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principles; ­

-Excellent information technology skills;

­-Ability to multi-task and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required; ­

-Fluent written and spoken English language; ­

-Having knowledge and experience of working in different countries across Asia wold be desirable.

How to apply: ­

Please submit your application document consists of:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role that should not be more than 1 page of A4 size;

• An updated curriculum vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages of A4 size;

• Three referees, including your most recent employer. ­

Please put the covering letter and CV in one file and send by email to hr@helpageasia.org before the closing date of 7 February 2017.

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

HelpAge International is committed to providing our staff with continuous professional development and opportunities to thrive within an inclusive and diverse environment.

As part of our commitment to promoting gender diversity we are the only international NGO member of the BITC Gender Campaign.

With a view to minimising our administration costs we are unfortunately only able to contact again those candidates that have been shortlisted for interview.