Finance Manager

Job Posting Organization:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent international humanitarian non-governmental organization (INGO) founded in 1933 at the behest of Albert Einstein. The organization operates in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, focusing on restoring health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and empowerment for individuals affected by conflict and disaster. With a mission to provide lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees, the IRC has developed significant expertise in emergency response and community rebuilding over its 90-year history. The IRC is committed to accountability, innovation, and bold leadership, advocating tirelessly for the most vulnerable populations worldwide. The organization has a global network with headquarters in New York and London, and regional offices across Europe, including the UK, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, and Switzerland. The IRC also collaborates with Stichting Vluchteling in the Netherlands, emphasizing its commitment to humanitarian efforts across various regions.

Job Overview:
As the Finance Manager for IRC Korea, you will serve as the strategic finance leader responsible for driving financial results, ensuring transparency, and modernizing financial systems. A key aspect of this role involves leading the rollout and localization of Integra, IRC's global finance system, specifically for the Korea office. You will manage and mentor the finance team while acting as the primary liaison for other functional areas that support the Korea office. Your expertise will contribute to strategic direction and operational problem-solving, ensuring that financial practices align with IRC's mission and objectives. The role requires a proactive approach to financial management, compliance, and reporting, as well as fostering a culture of high performance within the finance function.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Manager will oversee several key areas of responsibility, including:

• Controllership: Ensure compliance with donor funds in Korea, adhering to local and international regulations, tax, accounting standards, and reporting requirements. Manage financial records, timely monthly and annual closing, and financial reporting. Act as the primary contact for audits and financial compliance, leading the deployment of the Integra system for IRC Korea. Prepare annual statutory financial statements and coordinate with HQ Global Finance and external parties. Provide payroll information to outsourcing firms and maintain financial control environments.
• Treasury & Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, including currency exchange, and provide insights into the financial health of IRC Korea. Collaborate with the treasury team to establish banking relationships as needed.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budget and planning process in cooperation with the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Executive Director, ensuring appropriate financial planning and monitoring.
• Functional Leadership: Manage, train, and mentor finance team members in using Integra, fostering a high-performance culture and best practices within the finance function. Other responsibilities include complying with IRC Korea's culture and policies, representing IRC positively, and maintaining relationships with other departments and teams.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a multi-year background in qualified financial work, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, including over 3 years in managerial roles. A degree in business administration and accounting is essential. Strongly preferred is experience with finance/ERP systems such as Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations or similar. Candidates should possess fluent knowledge of English and Korean. Additionally, experience in operations management is preferred. Skills required include strategic and creative thinking, strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, and excellent people management capabilities. The ability to lead effectively through significant systems and process transitions is also crucial.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a degree in business administration and accounting, which provides the foundational knowledge necessary for managing financial operations and compliance effectively. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of financial regulations and reporting requirements that the Finance Manager will encounter in their role.

Experience:
The Finance Manager position requires a substantial level of experience, specifically a minimum of 10 years in finance, with at least 3 years in managerial roles. This experience should encompass a broad range of financial responsibilities, including compliance, reporting, and team management, ensuring that the candidate is well-equipped to handle the strategic and operational demands of the role.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Korean is mandatory for this position, as effective communication is essential for managing financial operations and collaborating with various stakeholders. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position is likely to be full-time, and while the specific contract duration is not mentioned, candidates should be prepared for a role that may involve significant responsibilities and expectations. The IRC is committed to recruiting both nationally and internationally, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job ad, but candidates can expect a competitive package commensurate with their experience and qualifications.