Associate Financial Control Officer

You will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, preferably with advanced training. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, and Lean/Six Sigma) are an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in finance process improvement, controllership, accounting, or related operational support roles within the banking, financial services, or development sector.
• Hands-on experience with internal controls, policy drafting, control matrices, and compliance requirements relevant to finance and accounting.
• Proficiency in developing clear, user-friendly SOPs, process maps, charters, and control documentation for audits and training materials, and managing centralized documentation repositories.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Experience compiling and tracking indicators, analyzing process performance data, and reporting applicable insights.
• Demonstrated experience with accounting principles and financial control practices to translate policies into practical process documentation and support implementation.
• Experience collaborating with teams such as internal audit, IT, procurement, and teams on process documentation, control implementation, or related improvement projects.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL4.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that\: (a) it will require Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff’s performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.  

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful\: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Associate Financial Control Officer is assigned to the Office of the Controller (CTOC) within the Controllers Department (CTL). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to designated International Staff.

Your Role

As an Associate Financial Control Officer, you will support advancing non-digital finance transformation projects focused on the design, documentation, and standardization of business processes. You will provide technical, analytical, and coordination support in the development of Standard Operating Practices (SOPs).

You will:

• Support process discovery activities to develop concise process charters, capturing process definitions, main activities, inputs/outputs, partners, and performance indicators to clarify documentation scope and target audience.
• Prepare process maps and supporting documentation, illustrating end-to-end workflows, decisions, and connections between teams.
• Draft, standardize, and maintain SOPs and operating practices, incorporating main controls, exceptions, handoff points, and audit/compliance notes to support financial oversight.
• Help implement governance frameworks, including control matrices, role definitions, and review triggers. Work with process owners to ensure policies and controls are documented, communicated, and observed.
• Collaborate with internal audit, procurement, Information Technology (IT), and business process owners to gather requirements, validate process designs, and support the clearance of new or updated SOPs and processes.
• Prepare training materials, support handover sessions, and maintain SOPs and process documentation in a centralized repository.
• Compile and report on process adherence, cycle time, error rates, and partner satisfaction.
• Capture lessons learned, contribute to continuous improvement practices, and maintain a transformation fact base to inform prioritization and future process enhancement plans.