Finance Specialist

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50% and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Finance Specialist to record and report financial activities for our South Korea office, including grant-related budgeting and reporting.

This position is based in Seoul, South Korea and is only available for candidates with the right to work in South Korea.

Responsibilities:

Documentation, Reporting & Data Management

• Review staff reimbursements, and payment requests to ensure eligibility as IJM Korea’s expenses, including accuracy and completeness of supporting documents and process payments.
• Prepare journal entries for other financial transactions and record in the QuickBooks system following the IJM financial procedures.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations, quarterly Balance Sheet schedules and other financial reports for management and for Global Finance.

Grant Management

• Review sub-awardee acquittals/financial reports, ensuring that reported expenses are eligible for donor funding and according to the sub-grant agreement.
• Support the Department Head in preparing and submitting grant financial reports within the designated deadlines.
• Coordinate with the sub-awardee finance team in conducting review and verification of financial records related to the grant funding.
• Monitor grant-related budgeting versus actual expenditure.

Training and Development

• Conduct initial and refresher trainings on finance policies and procedures for staff, as needed.
• Promote good financial stewardship and cost-effectiveness among staff.

Policies and Procedures

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the office’s finance manual and other global policies.
• Contribute to updating office finance policies, procedures, and best practices (including internal controls) in alignment with IJM Global and local government standards.
• Collaborate with the Asia Pacific Regional Finance Planner & Analyst to produce monthly and quarterly forecasts and assessments of budget performance and with the Regional Finance Director on cash flow and finance operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• At least 3 years of progressive professional experience in finance, accounting, and bookkeeping.
• Experience in general accounting and bookkeeping, with a particular emphasis on grant accounting (KOICA preferred), expense management, and accounts payable ledger management.
• Knowledge of operating financial systems (Quickbooks) or other database functions.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills in both English and Korean.
• (For male applicants, military service completion or exemption is mandatory.)

Critical Qualities:

• A person who is committed to IJM's mission and core values and is eligible for overseas travel.
• Proven ability to lead and communicate cross-culturally to achieve significant outcomes and impact.
• Fast learner, capable of creating systems to manage and report on information.
• Ability to mitigate conflict or disagreement in a professional manner.

Application Process:

Please submit your Resume/CV and Cover Letter in both English and Korean to tkim@ijm.org no later than 31 December 2024.

Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.