Finance Manager, South Korea

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

BACKGROUND

Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in some 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC global network has its headquarters in New York and London. IRC Europe is part of this network with offices in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Belgium and Switzerland. In addition, the IRC has a partnership with Stichting Vluchteling in the Netherlands.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

Read more about the IRC here: https://www.rescue.or.kr

EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND THE PRIVATE FUNDRAISING FUNCTION

The External Relations (ER) department is comprised of four complementary functions, including Private fundraising, in which this role falls under. To enable IRC to deliver its organizational commitments, the ER department has established a bold new approach that will enhance its ability to raise diverse and flexible funding aligned with IRC’s top priorities, while raising our profile and influence. The ER team is an international team, with colleagues in more than 10 offices globally.

Within Private Fundraising sits the Mass Markets unit. This unit is currently made up of seven teams – US, UK, Germany, Sweden, Korea, Digital & Remote Markets and our Supporter Journey and Acquisition teams. Mass Market’s primary goal is to increase the number of sustainers we have globally, via targeted and cost effective acquisition and by building meaningful connections with our donors to ensure we can retain them. By increasing our sustainer numbers and capitalizing on cash giving moments we aim to grow unrestricted revenue for IRC and the people we serve.

STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

In the role of Finance Manager, you will be the strategic finance leader for IRC Korea, responsible for driving financial results, transparency, and system modernization – most immediately through leading the rollout and localization of Integra, IRC’s global finance system, for the Korea office. You will manage and mentor the Finance team and serve as the primary liaison for other functional areas supporting the Korea office, contributing to strategic direction and operational problem-solving through your area of professional expertise.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working within a Finance matrix structure, you will be responsible for and oversee:

1. Controllership:

• Ensure compliance of donor funds in Korea with local and relevant international regulations, including tax, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
• Manage the financial records of IRC Korea and responsible for timely monthly/annual closing, financial reporting.
• Managing Audit and financial compliance, acting as a key point of contact with external parties including auditors and tax authorities.
• Lead the deployment of IRC’s global ERP system “Integra” for IRC Korea, ensuring both IRC and local statutory requirements are met.
• Act as primary focal point for the Integra Delivery team during the deployment period.
• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements and other local financial regulatory reporting as required, in coordination with HQ Global Finance and external parties where required.
• Provide monthly payroll information to the outsourcing firm and review calculations before finalizing.
• Maintain an appropriate financial control environment, ensuring financial records are maintained and that weekly and monthly financial routines are completed.
• Ensure accurate data between Integra and fundraising system (Donus), maintaining monthly financial reconciliations.
• Ensure regular communications with the IRC Global Finance Accounting & Consolidation team, particularly during month end/year end.
• Ensure internal IRC financial reporting is carried out to time and quality.
• Prepare reports for the Executive Director on an agreed basis

2. Treasury & Risk Management:

• Identify and manage financial risks, including currency exchange. Provide insights into the financial health of IRC Korea.
• Working with the treasury team, identify and recommend appropriate banking service providers and lead setting up banking relationships, if needed.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead the annual budget and planning process for IRC Korea in cooperation with the Executive Director, including reporting and follow-up.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Director and Global FP&A team to finalize annual budgets.
• Ensure appropriate financial planning, budgeting and monitoring for IRC Korea and in line with IRC requirements.

4. Functional Leadership:

• Manage, train and mentor the Finance team members in using Integra and as the finance function grows.
• Foster a high-performance culture of learning and best practice to ensure the finance function’s goals are met.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To comply with the culture and policies governing IRC Korea.
• To represent IRC in a manner that ensures appropriate communication with our supporters and stakeholders.
• To develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other departments and teams in IRC Korea and IRC globally.
• To attend meetings, conferences, and training courses as directed.
• Abide by organizational policies and practices, and the Code of Conduct.
• Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• You will report to the Executive Director of South Korea, in partnership with the Director of Finance, Europe.
• Regular liaison with the Global Finance Accounting & Consolidation team and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in HQ.
• External Relations colleagues as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

Essentials:

• Multi-year background from qualified financial work (Min. 10 years of experience in Fiance with more than 3 years of managerial roles)
• Academic education (degree) business administration and accounting
• Strongly preferred experience with finance/ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations, or similar)
• Fluent Knowledge of English and Korean

Preferrable:

• Experience in Operations management

Skills/character:

• Ability to be strategic and creative in developing and implementing new income-generating activities.
• Strong relationship-building, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent people management skills, including the demonstrated capacity to lead, motivate, develop and engage a multi-disciplinary team with a collaborative and supportive management style.
• Ability to lead effectively through a period of significant systems and process transition.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.