Finance & Grants Manager

Job Posting Organization:
CARE International is a leading international humanitarian and development organization that has been working to end poverty and empower women and girls since its establishment. With a presence in over 90 countries, CARE focuses on delivering lasting change, particularly in complex and fragile contexts. The organization is dedicated to strengthening systems and enabling change, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and sustainable development. CARE International in Myanmar is particularly focused on crisis response and long-term development, addressing critical issues such as nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food and nutrition security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, health, and the advancement of women's and girls' rights and leadership.

Job Overview:
The Finance & Grants Manager position is a strategic and hands-on role that plays a critical part in strengthening financial stewardship and enabling high-impact programming for CARE’s operations in Myanmar. This role involves ensuring strong financial controls, high-quality reporting, and full compliance with donor and organizational requirements. The Finance & Grants Manager will work remotely and act as a key partner to program teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders, supporting effective fund management and ensuring resources are used efficiently to deliver impact where it is needed most. The position requires a detail-oriented and solutions-driven finance professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and possesses both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strengthen Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure robust financial systems and internal controls that minimize risk and ensure accountability. Support compliance with CARE and donor policies, contracts, and procedures. Lead audit preparation processes and proactively address audit findings. Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and adherence to policies.
• Lead Grants Management: Oversee the full grants lifecycle—from agreement review to financial reporting. Ensure timely, accurate donor reporting and compliance with all grant requirements. Coordinate budget revisions, fund requests, and financial documentation. Provide financial insights and analysis to support program decision-making. Drive continuous improvement in grant financial management and reporting systems.
• Oversee Partnership Finance: Lead partner due diligence, funding agreements, and financial monitoring processes. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting from partners. Support partners in budgeting, planning, and financial management. Build partner capacity through targeted training and support. Monitor fund flows, cash projections, and financial risks across partnerships.
• Manage Financial Operations & Risk: Oversee fund flows, including international transfers through Financial Service Providers. Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks through strong monitoring systems. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting.
• Lead and Develop Teams: Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of finance and awards staff. Deliver training to staff and partners on financial compliance and grant management. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Finance & Grants Manager position will possess proven experience in finance and grants management within an NGO or international development context. They should have strong knowledge of donor compliance and financial reporting requirements, as well as experience working with partnerships and partner capacity strengthening. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage financial risk, audits, and internal controls effectively. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with experience working in remote or cross-country teams, which is considered an advantage.

Educational Background:
Candidates should have a relevant degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly desirable and will enhance the candidate's qualifications for this role.

Experience:
The position requires significant experience in finance and grants management, ideally within the context of NGOs or international development organizations. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing financial operations, compliance, and reporting, as well as experience in capacity building and partnership management.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within the organization and with external stakeholders. Knowledge of additional languages relevant to the regions where CARE operates would be considered a valuable asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse communities and partners.

Additional Notes:
This position is open to Myanmar nationals who will be hired on a local national contract. Additionally, candidates based in any country where CARE USA operates, who are eligible to work under a national contract in their country of residence, are also encouraged to apply. The role is remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements, but candidates must have the ability and willingness to travel to Myanmar as required. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.