Gerencia Administrativa Financiera

About the role

The organization seeks a senior leader to strategically direct its administrative, financial and patrimonial management. The role ensures sustainability, liquidity, operational efficiency, internal control and compliance with institutional and donor requirements while turning accounting data into actionable insights for executive decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Define and lead the overall administrative, financial and asset strategy.
• Oversee the preparation of the consolidated institutional budget.
• Monitor budget execution, identify variances, analyse causes and propose corrective actions.
• Manage projected cash flow, liquidity and institutional reserves.
• Convert financial and operational data into executive analyses, dashboards, indicators, scenarios and recommendations.
• Interpret financial statements and present institutional results.
• Design and track financial and administrative performance indicators.
• Supervise accounting close processes and ensure data quality.
• Guarantee compliance with donor funds, grants and related reporting.
• Coordinate financial reports, audits and grant reviews.
• Administer and analyse investments, trusts and institutional portfolios, evaluating performance, risk and diversification.
• Lead the technical and administrative coordination of the Trust Committee.
• Direct asset, inventory, infrastructure and insurance management.
• Oversee procurement, service contracting and related administrative processes.
• Approve disbursements and financial operations within authority.
• Strengthen internal control systems and risk management.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and follow‑up on recommendations.
• Provide financial input for new proposals, projects and initiatives.
• Supervise financial administration of programs, reserves and projects.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal, labor, contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Validate payroll and associated financial obligations.
• Lead and develop the finance team.
• Advise executive leadership and the board through narrative financial reports, executive presentations and strategic recommendations.
• Participate in institutional planning committees and sessions.
• Develop financial forecasts, sensitivity scenarios, stress tests and continuity plans to anticipate liquidity and sustainability risks.

Required profile

• Proven experience directing financial, administrative and asset management functions in a complex organization.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, cash‑flow management and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyse financial data, build dashboards and present insights to senior decision‑makers.
• Experience ensuring compliance with donor requirements, grants and regulatory frameworks.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop finance teams and coordinate cross‑functional committees.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management and audit processes.

Required skills