About Trickle Up
Trickle Up is a global organization that since 1979 has collaborated with women in extreme poverty, to forge sustainable livelihoods and promote development processes for inclusion. In alliance with governments, NGOs and multilateral organizations, it develops programs and provides technical assistance to overcome extreme poverty in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Visit https://trickleup.org/ for more information.
In Latin America, Trickle Up is based in Mexico City, from where it coordinates the regional operation. Currently, it has active programs in Mexico, Colombia and Guatemala.
General description
The Regional Finance and Operations Management plays a fundamental role to strengthen and ensure the internal processes of the organization, in the administrative, legal, human resources, financial, fiscal, audit, etc. The Regional Finance and Operations Manager will be a key person to ensure the operation of the Trickle Up regional office in Latin America.
Main functions
Financial planning:
- Develop and execute financial strategies in the short and medium term, seeking to optimize the resources available for the regional operation.
- Follow up on the correct and timely budget execution of projects derived from donations.
- Prepare financial reports for donors, as well as internal reports for headquarters in the USA.
- Create annual budgets and make financial projections together with the Regional Directorate.
Budget management:
- Prepare operational budgets and control project expenses and on a consolidated basis for the region.
- Analyze budget deviations and take corrective action, along with project managers and the Regional Directorate.
- Supervise the correct feeding of financial information systems.
Internal control:
- Establish and maintain effective internal control processes.
- Guarantee compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
- Make sure the organization complies with all financial and operational regulations and laws.
Treasury management:
- Monitor cash management and liquidity.
- Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
- Manage the relationship with external providers (accounting, legal, auditing).
Support in the implementation of operational personnel management processes:
- Monitoring of supplier and personnel recruitment processes.
- Follow-up to contracts.
- Support in the control of human resources processes (licenses, vacations, etc.).
Risk management:
- Identify and evaluate financial and operational risks.
- Develop strategies to mitigate the identified risks.
Ratings
Educational requirements
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, International Business, Finance, or Related Career.
- Advanced level of oral and written English (very desirable).
- Management of technological tools and various administrative and financial management platforms.
Experience requirements
- At least 5 to 7 years of previous experience in financial management, administration and operations roles.
- Have previous experience in financial administration of non-profit organizations, authorized donors in Mexico.
- Have experience in financial management of budgets for international, national and / or multilateral organizations (IDB, CAF, World Bank, USAID).
Knowledge and skills
- Ability to analyze data and make evidence-based decisions.
- Ability to identify areas for improvement in processes and propose solutions.
- Strategic thinking and ability to anticipate potential problems.
- Teamwork and ability to work under pressure.
- Management of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Efficient management of resources and times.
- Focus on achieving goals and meeting goals.
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in the organizational environment.
- Ability to handle uncertain situations.
Behavioral competences
- Responsible, with self-motivation capacity and independent.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Intercultural sensitivity.
Other requirements
- Willingness to travel ( 15% of the time ) and to places with limited amenities.
Wages and benefits
We offer a competitive salary for this full-time position, which will be defined based on the previous experience of the selected person.
How to apply
To apply
Please press on the button “ Apply for this Position ” at the bottom of this sheet and follow the instructions to upload your motivation letter and resume. The application closing date is February 15.
All job offers will be subject to a successful referral review process and criminal background checks and other reference databases. Trickle Up participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this initiative, as part of the referral process, we will request information from previous applicants’ employers about any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment during employment. By submitting an application, you confirm your understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Trickle Up is an Organization with Equal Opportunities and is committed to providing a workplace and learning free from discrimination based on age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, identity or expression of gender, nationality, race, color or religion. Reasonable adaptations can be made to allow people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.