Finance and Operations Senior Associate, Oman

Location: Oman City: Salalah Contract Type: Staff Grade: G7 Salary scale: Country Scale End date of appointment 2 years from the start date Deadline: 19/10/2026 Job Reference: New-RP26-129 Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9) INTRODUCTION TO GGGI The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page. PURPOSE • Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the program ensuring that all program financial activities and expenditures are rigorously submitted, tracked and aligned with GGGI rules and donor agreements. • Establish robust internal controls and support the provision of required inputs for carrying out internal and external compliance audits. • Consolidate financial analyses and prepare accurate budget execution reports to donors (monthly, quarterly, and yearly) • Ensure the adequate and efficient use of relevant financial modules within GGGI's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for the ARISE Program. • Perform regular budget vs. actuals (BVA) monitoring, analyses, and cash flow forecasting to identify delivery risks early and support timely project budget revisions. • Perform rigorous budget availability checks, fund commitment verifications and cost eligibility under donor agreements. ENGAGEMENT • Reports directly to the ARISE Program Director and works closely with the Procurement Senior Associate and the broader Project Implementation Unit technical team. • Works closely and collaboratively with the GGGI HQ Finance Team in Seoul to proactively solve technical and ERP system-related issues concerning finance, budget, reporting, and audits. • Engages with external financial partners and vendors, managing relationships with local banks in Oman, Omani government focal points (e.g., Ministry of Finance), and external auditors to ensure compliance and timely processing of transactions. • Supports colleagues within the Program in mastering GGGI budget and finance management tools, policies, and travel claim (TC) processes DELIVERY • Assist the Program Director in planning, analyzing, expenditure tracking, and forecasting of monthly program expenditures against the approved Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and budget. • Prepare all local payments, manage cash withdrawals, and clear cash advances. Enter all payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, and other journals into the ERP system on a daily basis. • Conduct the timely reconciliation of bank accounts, petty cash, and Defrayment of Attendance Costs (DOAC) for program workshops and community stakeholder meetings in Dhofar. • Consolidate financial analyses to develop and submit accurate budget revision requests and financial progress reports to GGGI Management and donors. • Consolidate and prepare necessary documentation for periodic program audits (Phase 1 Compliance Audit, Mid-term, etc.), managing the follow-up actions on audit recommendations. • Manage the PIU's invoice registration and payments, and ensure that all financial entitlements are fully and accurately documented. • Guide the adequate and efficient use of relevant management and financial modules of GGGI's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System for the Program. • Support colleagues in the mastery of GGGI Budget and finance management tools and processes. • Take responsibility for day-to-day administration activities as well work office space. • Perform other administration, finance support as needed in support to the quantity and quality delivery including any taxation issues or statutory obligation if required • Perform as an ERP trainer to the Oman office staffs travel claim and general expense claim submission and payroll module. • Coordinate monthly and year-end financial closing activities at the country/program level, including review of outstanding transactions and balance sheet reconciliations, and provide required information to HQ Finance. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related fields. A Master's degree or professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) is highly preferred. • A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, and budget monitoring, preferably within international organizations, NGOs, or government-funded projects. • High proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Proven experience in managing multi-donor project budgets, tracking expenditures, and facilitating external audits. • Exceptional analytical, writing, and presentation skills in English are required. • Fluency in Arabic is an asset for this role and is highly desirable. FUNCTIONAL • Exceptional ability to pay attention to details and accuracy, particularly when it comes to multi-million-dollar budgets, receipt verification, and invoice organization. • Able to achieve results in a quality, timely, and cost-effective way. Sees priorities, plans the efficient use of resources, and monitors progress against objectives. • High literacy with financial systems, accounting processes, and a high level of analytical and logical thinking. • Service-oriented to internal and external clients, with demonstrated abilities to find solutions, resolve problems, and overcome operational challenges with courtesy. CORPORATE • Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values. • Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership. • Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally. • Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily. • Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity. • Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the relevant GGGI structures.   WORKING CONDITIONS The Finance and Operations Senior Associate is an G7NAT grade level in GGGI's national salary scale. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. The appointment is for 24 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work commitments and personal and family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members. For more information on GGGI's terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc.) please familiarize yourself with GGGI's Rules and Regulations that can be found here: https://gggi.org/policy-