DIRECTOR OF MARKET RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

The International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG), an intergovernmental organisation based in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Director of Market Research and Statistics to work for the Group.

The successful applicant will be required to maintain and enhance the Study Group´s leading role in the collection, compilation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of global lead and zinc statistical data and related information. The Director of Market Research and Statistics plays a key role in improving the range of sources, coverage and accuracy of the Group´s statistical data and in strengthening the range of contacts with industry.

Relevant metals experience of at least 10 years is required for this position, including dealing with statistical and economic issues related to metals, with involvement in lead and zinc desirable. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they are able to prepare detailed reports of a high standard.

The successful applicant must be able to work flexibly in a small professional team, possess tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field, have well developed IT skills, be experienced at making presentations to various types of audiences, and be fluent in English.

The starting salary will depend on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Benefits include a staff Provident Fund, six weeks annual leave, and a relocation allowance where applicable.

Applications with Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded by email to sales@ilzsg.org no later than 17 January 2018.

Senior Finance Specialist

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 67 members, 48 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB’s mission is to reduce poverty and promote sustainable economic growth in the region.  ADB’s main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue, loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance.

 ADB only hires nationals of its 67 member countries.

The position is assigned in the Public Management, Financial Sector, & Trade Division (SEPF) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). SERD is responsible for maintaining client relations and delivering ADB assistance to countries in the Southeast Asian region. SEPF is responsible for policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in the public management, financial sector, and trade sectors.

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 Job Purpose 

The Senior Finance Specialist will actively identify, design, develop, process and implement loan projects and technical assistance and other non-lending projects on structured finance in infrastructure, housing, disaster risk financing, and other ADB financial products in Southeast Asia. S/he will be expected to promote innovation in structured finance projects. S/he will actively contribute to policy dialogue and program loans in the finance sector.  The incumbent will report to Director, SEPF and may supervise one or more National and Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities 

• Create new finance sector business opportunities in structured finance and financial intermediation projects in infrastructure, housing, disaster risk financing, among others, and in close collaboration with other sector teams.
• Support in the development of policies and strategies to advance the development of the finance sector in ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs).
• Closely collaborate and coordinate with ADB’s Office of Public-Private Partnerships (OPPP) and Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD), and with relevant stakeholders in DMCs to promote a One-ADB approach to identifying and developing opportunities for sovereign and non-sovereign operations.
• Provide inputs to Country Partnership Strategy and Country Operations Business Plans.
• Develop networks and strategic partnerships with government, private sector, academia and civil society counterparts, and coordinate on the management of ADB-projects and programs.
• Identify, design, develop, process and implement selected loan, TA and grant projects in structured finance and financial intermediation in infrastructure, housing, disaster risk, establishment of domestic credit guarantee facilities, among others.
• Identify and foster partnerships with other development partners and private sector and identify and advance opportunities for co-financing.
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial, institutional, safeguards, and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects.
• Participate in finance sector group and other related sector and thematic networks in ADB and maintain current knowledge of international best practice and development issues related to infrastructure.
• Conduct and proactively support economic, thematic and sector work for the finance sector.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements 

• Master’s degree in, or equivalent, in Finance or other related fields. Alternatively, university degree in related fields combined with additional relevant professional experience can be considered;
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in finance with both private and public sector experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Some understanding of multilateral development bank’s policies and procedures;
• Excellent leadership qualities and interpersonal skills; and
• Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• International experience working in development in several countries in finance.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework

 General Considerations

 The selected candidate is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of ADB member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.  

To apply visit http://www.adb.org/careers/170818
Deadline for applications is on 19 December 2017.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

Financial Management Specialist/ Senior Financial Management Specialist

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 67 members, 48 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB’s mission is to reduce poverty and promote sustainable economic growth in the region.  ADB’s main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue, loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance.

ADB only hires nationals of its 67 member countries.

The position is assigned in the Financial Management Unit (OSFM) within the Operations Services and Financial Management Department (OSFMD). OSFMD’s responsibilities in terms of public financial management include: (a) providing financial management and related policy advice to operational departments and Management; (b) preparing, reviewing and updating ADB’s project related financial analysis and management policies, administrative instructions, guidelines, reports, and database; (c) providing technical advice to operational departments on country/sector financial management system assessments, including identification of areas for capacity development and appropriate risk mitigation measures; (d) supporting and overseeing the financial aspects of design, processing, and administration of ADB operations to ensure adequate due diligence on the financial management assessments of programs and projects; (e) providing guidance and advice to operational departments to strengthen internal and external (developing member country (DMC)) capacity to meet ADB’s financial reporting requirements; (f) developing financial management knowledge products; and (g) serving as focal point for ADB’s relationship with multilateral development banks and other external stakeholders related to financial management issues.

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Job Purpose

The Financial Management/Senior Financial Management Specialist shall provide intellectual and operational input to the financial management (FM) function in ADB by providing advisory services on: (i) financial due diligence; (ii) use of country FM systems; (iii) financial structuring; and (iv) skills development for staff. Advise operations’ departments to ensure project compliance with ADB’s guidelines on financial management. Support and advise staff on assessment of DMC financial management systems, and make recommendations for use in delivery of ADB operations. Lead or support the development of knowledge products and disseminate these through internal and external networks, training delivery and other knowledge management tools. The incumbent will report to Advisor, OSFMD and Head, Financial Management Unit and may supervise national and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise operations’ departments on (i) compliance with FM policies, administrative instructions, and technical guidelines in project design, processing and implementation; (ii) project financial risk assessment, financial analysis, and financial management assessment, and identification of areas for capacity development and appropriate risk mitigation measures; and (iii) country/sector FM system assessments and the appropriate use of such systems.
• Review and update ADB’s FM policies, administrative instructions, technical guidelines, and templates (i.e., the project administration instructions); review relevant other policies to ensure consistency from a financial management perspective.
• Support operations in conducting dialogue with government officials on both ADB’s and country-led FM policies and procedures.
• Work with project teams to develop financial structures for sensitive and complex projects, proposing innovative solutions as appropriate.
• Develop FM knowledge products including sector/thematic studies and assessments, good practice examples, guidelines, and checklists.
• Assist in the design and delivery of FM training programs in areas of financial risk assessment, financial analysis, financial management assessment, use of country FM systems, and project supervision and administration.
• Lead and support the development and maintenance of databases and websites containing relevant information on ADB’s FM knowledge products and activities.

Relevant Experience and Requirements

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Business, Finance, Commerce, or related fields, with a professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CA or equivalent); University degree in business, Finance, Commerce or related fields, combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in private or public sector financial management (i.e. accounting, budgeting, auditing), or related area.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• International experience working in development environment.
• Project and/or structured finance and/or international banking experience preferred.
• Experience with an international auditing firm would be highly desirable.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 4 and Level 5.

General Considerations

The selected candidate is appointed for an initial term of three (3) years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

Deadline for applications is on 18 December 2017.

Chief Executive Officer

CPA Australia is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies with a global membership exceeding 160,000 finance, accounting and business professionals working in 118 countries. With over 530 employees, we deliver core services to members across professional accreditation, continuing education, training, technical support and advocacy in the interests of the profession and the community.

Services are provided from our offices across Australia (including Melbourne headquarters), and from our international offices in Singapore, Greater China, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. We work with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to governments, regulators, industry, academia and the general public.

THE ROLE

• Reporting to the Board, the CEO is responsible for leading CPA Australia, including shaping and delivering the strategy
• Delivering valued member engagement through all CPA Australia’s programs and services, which are vested in a comprehensive understanding of member needs and effective connections across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Through a period of professional change and organisational transformation, addressing the challenges facing the accounting profession and refining strategies for the future
• Building a positive culture within CPA Australia, aligned with a strong, values driven membership ethos

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership at CEO level gained in large, complex organisations of a similar size and global footprint   
• Proven visionary and transformational leader who has successfully led the execution of large, strategic change initiatives in complex environments
• Understands the values and drivers of a member-based environment, possessing outstanding influencing, relationship building and communication skills
• Strong intellect and integrity, leading by example and exemplifying outstanding collaboration and teamwork. CPA Australia membership highly desirable

Please Reply enclosing full details to:

Spencer Stuart
melb@spencerstuart.com 
Tel: (03) 8661 0100 
Level 48, 
101 Collins Street 
Melbourne VIC 3000 
Australia