Head of Finance and Compliance

[MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES]

Strategic Planning

• In collaboration with the General Director, develops, advises upon, and formulates, all Finance and Administration (including ICT) strategies, plans, and budgets
• Overall responsible for internal control and accountability mechanisms.

Finance

• Ensure proper budget planning in line with MSF Korea’s strategic direction,
• Ensure a qualitative budget follow-up in conjunction with other departments
• and enable effective resource allocation decisions
• Analyze financial data, makes forecasts, risks analysis,
• and appraises MSF Korea’s financial position, issuing periodic updates or reports on financial stability, liquidity, and growth to the Management team
• Develop, implement, review, and strengthen financial policies on internal controls and operating procedures
• Oversee and direct treasury, audit, tax, accounting, and long-range forecasting,
• Responsible for the preparation and issuance of the financial section of MSF Korea’s annual report and other public information tools to present MSF Korea’s financial results and practices in a transparent manner to the board, treasurers, Korean authorities, donors, and the public,
• Final accountability for submission of all financial and compliance reports and other legal registrations to the Korean authorities and/or MSF movement by complying with regulatory requirements and/or MSF internal standards and procedures in a timely and accurate manner (such as tax declaration and financial reporting but not only limited to these),
• Leading MSF Korea’s response to reviews or audits by external agencies. Oversees annual audits (national and international) to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations, all in compliance with MSF International Accounting Standards, Korean Legislation, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),
• Proactively liaise with other MSF offices to ensure, when possible, compliance and harmonization with best practices,
• Ensure the accurate and timely annual closure of the accounts and production of the Statutory Accounts,

IT

• Oversee the delivery of IT support and services for the MSF Korea office,
• Develop MSF-Korea’s IT policies, and procedures and ensure their effective implementation.

Risk Management & Legal Compliance

• Assure establishment and compliance with internal procedures and international and domestic requirements related to banking, segregation of duties, and security of MSF Korea data (GDPR and PIPA),
• Anticipate changes in legislation and proactively propose/reflect in MSF practice,
• Final accountability for statutory administration reports to the authorities including annual activity report and annual plan to MoH,
• Ensure the quality of the contract issued by the office making sure they meet the legal requirements, and standards and protect the interests of MSF Korea,
• Be the focal point for general queries related to legal matters.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and manage MSF Korea s Finance and Compliance Department and contribute to their professional development,
• Set clear attainable objectives for the team and evaluate performance,
• Represent MSF Korea in MSF platforms and in meetings related to finance, legal compliance or any subject related to the position and/or delegated by the GD.

[QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS]

Education and experience

• Degree in a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, General Management) or equivalent,
• Professional accounting designation is preferred,
• Over 8 years of progressive experience in Finance and Administration, preferably in an INGO, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Values and Competencies:

• Interest and commitment to work in the non-profit sector,
• Commitment to the values, principles, and objectives of MSF,
• Fluency in English and Korean are essential,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Results-oriented with proven expertise in developing and managing large budgets, financial reporting, auditing, automated financial systems, compliance, the establishment of internal controls, designing and implementing processes to increase the efficacy of a growing organization,
• Rigorous thinking, able to balance the big picture and maintain necessary attention to detail,
• Ability to anticipate and resolve problems in a timely manner,
• Experience in people management: enhancing motivation, development, and performance via constructive feedback and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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If you are interested in this position, please send your motivation letter and CV in English to HR Department at: [email protected] by Dec 14th, 2022.

We will contact the selected candidate within 2 weeks after the deadline.