Finance Manager

Australia Awards Philippines

Lead sound financial management and compliance for a flagship scholarship and development program in the Philippines.

Location: Manila, Philippines | Full-time | One-year fixed-term contract with the possibility for extension

Must have valid work rights in Philippines

• Lead financial management, governance and administration for a major Australian Government development program.
• Support sound financial decision-making, compliance and value for money.
• Work with program leaders, DFAT, Tetra Tech and delivery partners across the Philippines.

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Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with Government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website

The opportunity

The Australia Awards Philippines (AAP) supports the selection, mobilisation and reintegration of Filipino recipients of Australia Awards. The program also supports short courses, fellowships and learning visits, and facilitates ongoing engagement between Australia and Australian-educated Filipino alumni.

As the Finance Manager, you will lead the financial management and administration functions of the AAP program. Reporting to the Program and Partnerships Director, you will oversee budgeting, financial planning, expenditure monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, financial controls and compliance.

You will provide timely and practical financial advice to support program decision-making, resource allocation and delivery. Working closely with the AAP leadership team, Tetra Tech corporate teams, DFAT and program partners, you will help ensure that AAP financial systems are accurate, transparent, compliant and fit for purpose.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile scholarship and development program that strengthens people-to-people and institutional links between Australia and the Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Australia Awards Philippines (AAP) financial management, including annual budgeting, financial planning, expenditure monitoring, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts, providing analysis and advice to support decision-making, resource allocation and reporting to DFAT and Tetra Tech.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of financial information, accounting records, expenditure reports, coding and other financial data.
• Oversee cash flow management, bank reconciliations, funding requirements, payroll, tax and other key financial management functions.
• Ensure financial management complies with DFAT requirements, Tetra Tech policies and procedures, the AAP Operations Manual, applicable Australian Government requirements and relevant Philippine laws and regulations.
• Oversee financial arrangements relating to grants, contracts, consultants, service providers and other program activities, ensuring appropriate controls and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Maintain effective internal controls and financial risk management systems, including measures to prevent and identify fraud, financial irregularities and misuse of program funds.
• Lead financial inputs to program planning, forecasting, progress and annual reporting, and coordinate financial audit and assurance processes.
• Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, systems, processes and controls to strengthen efficiency, accountability, compliance and value for money.
• Provide financial advice to the Program and Partnerships Director and other managers on the financial implications of program activities, contracts, grants and resource allocation.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager and other program functions to integrate appropriate financial controls into program planning and delivery.
• Lead, supervise and develop the Finance team, promoting accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.

About You

You will be an experienced finance professional with a strong understanding of financial management in donor-funded programs. You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, business management, finance, accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional certification such as ACCA or CPA will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in finance, accounting and program administration, including budgeting, financial reporting, audit support, contract administration and finance-related logistics.
• Experience managing financial systems, internal