Assistant Director - Head of Finance and Accounting

BROAD STATEMENT OF FUNCTION

The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) is an intergovernmental organisation established by ASEAN Member States to facilitate cooperation and coordination in disaster management and emergency response across the ASEAN region. The AHA Centre works closely with ASEAN Member States, ASEAN bodies, Dialogue Partners and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen disaster preparedness, response and regional cooperation.

The AHA Centre is seeking a qualified, experienced and highly motivated professional who is a national of an ASEAN Member State to join its Corporate Affairs Department as Assistant Director - Head of Finance and Accounting.

The successful candidate will lead the Finance and Accounting Unit and oversee the AHA Centre’s financial management, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls and financial management systems, including its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The position will also provide strategic financial advice to senior management and support the effective and accountable management of organisational and donor funds.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Affairs, the Assistant Director will play an important role in strengthening financial governance, operational efficiency, accountability and the AHA Centre’s long-term financial sustainability.

A. Financial and Accounting Management

Lead and manage the Finance and Accounting Unit to ensure sound financial management, accurate accounting records, effective financial processes and timely delivery of quality financial services across the AHA Centre.

B. Financial Governance, Compliance and Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with the AHA Centre’s Financial Rules and Procedures, accounting policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), donor requirements and applicable financial reporting standards, while strengthening financial governance, internal controls, accountability and risk management.

C. Strategic Financial Planning and Advisory

Provide strategic financial advice, analysis and recommendations to the Director of Corporate Affairs and senior management to support financial planning, informed decision-making, effective resource allocation and organisational financial sustainability.

D. Budget Planning, Treasury and Resource Management

Lead organisational and project budgeting, financial forecasting, budget monitoring and treasury management to ensure the effective, efficient and accountable use of financial resources.

E. Financial Reporting, Audit and Accountability

Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and reports, coordinate internal and external audits, and monitor the implementation of agreed audit recommendations to strengthen financial transparency and accountability.

F. Financial Systems, ERP Management and Process Improvement

Oversee the functional management and continuous improvement of the AHA Centre’s financial management systems, including its ERP system, to strengthen financial controls, data integrity, operational efficiency and financial reporting.

G. Leadership, Capacity Development and Coordination

Lead, supervise and develop Finance and Accounting personnel, strengthen financial management capacity across the organisation, and promote effective coordination, teamwork and high-quality financial services.

Please download the Job Description in the attached file below for details on primary responsibilities.

### Requirements
Job requirements information is included in the Job Description.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The AHA Centre welcomes applications from qualified nationals of ASEAN Member States who meet the requirements of the position. Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

1. A completed AHA Centre Application Form

2. 2. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English.

3. A cover letter outlining the applicant’s motivation for applying and explaining how their qualifications, professional experience and competencies meet the requirements of the position.

4. Copies of relevant academic qualifications, professional accounting certifications and other supporting documents.

Important:

- All submitted files must be clearly named using the applicant’s last name, followed by the document type (e.g. Smith_CV.pdf, Smith_Cover_Letter.pdf or Smith_Certificates.pdf) to facilitate easy identification and processing of applications.
- Please combine all required documents (Items 1–4) into one (1) file which does not exceed 5 MB to enable our Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to capture your complete profile.
- Applications must be submitted through the official link on our website, not by email, to ensure automatic acknowledgement of receipt and efficient processing.

Application Deadline: Thursday, 22 nd November 2026, at 23:45 (Jakarta time, UTC+7).

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the next stages of the recruitment process, which may include a written or practical assessment and a competency-based interview.

The AHA Centre reserves the right to request additional documents or information from applicants during the recruitment and selection process.

The decisions of the Selection Panel shall be final, in accordance with the AHA Centre's applicable recruitment procedures.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, and the decisions of the Selection Panel are final. For more information about the AHA Centre, please visit www.ahacentre.org .

The AHA Centre maintains a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, in line with its PSEAH Policy.