Program Finance Officer

Role Overview

• Develop a financial management framework for the implementation of the grants and partnership agreements in compliance with donor and Oxfam’s requirements.
• Analyse financial aspects, including financial reports of the project and partners’ budget and financial report, variance on budgets, grant management, partnership agreements, control mechanisms, and financial audits, ensuring proper accountability and transparency and donor compliance.
• Monitor partners' financial management systems and project financial reports, as well as the implementation of project activities and outcomes in close collaboration with the Program Manager and the Program Coordinator.
• Conduct financial monitoring visits to partners to check financial and audit reports and the status of their project activities.
• Carry out compliance checks with partners and their activities and provide written reports to the Program Manager.
• Ensure high-quality donor financial reports including the consolidation of financial reports from partners and Oxfam.
• Ensure that the partner’s financial procedures are monitored and their internal financial systems are credible.
• Provide advice and capacity building as appropriate.
• Provide timely financial reports to the donor as well as the Program Manager.
• Proactively support the PM, the program staff, and partners in relation to finance issues/activities.
• Advise on, train, and enforce compliance with mandatory procedures and Oxfam’s systems (ADOBE, PASTEL, etc.).
• Review and advice on partnership agreements and partners’ financial reports.
• Support the program coordinator in implementing program activities and events.

Requirements

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Significant experience in managing project financial systems, with a strong track record in financial management and budget development, preferably SDC or other foreign/international organisations.
• Proven experience in budget planning, financial reporting, and grant compliance for development or humanitarian programs, preferably SDC-funded project.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex project budgets , multiple budget lines, and cost centers.
• Strong knowledge of donor’s financial rules and compliance requirements, and reporting standards , including eligibility of costs, exchange rate treatment, and audit requirements, preferably SDC financial requirement, .
• Experience in preparing donor financial reports , supporting external audits, and responding to donor queries.
• Familiarity with value for money principles , internal controls, and risk management in donor‑funded projects.
• Advanced competence in financial management systems and accounting software.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (budget models, pivot tables, financial analysis).
• Ability to analyze financial data and translate it into clear, accurate financial reports for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Khmer.
• Proven ability to provide capacity building and financial guidance to project staff and implementing partners.
• Willingness to travel frequently and for extended periods.
• Strong commitment to Oxfam’s vision, values, and mandate.

Benefits

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