FINANCE AND GRANTS MANAGER -Remote (Supporting Myanmar Operations)

Drive impact where it matters most. Strengthen systems. Enable change.

At CARE, we believe that ending poverty starts with empowering women and girls. As a leading international humanitarian and development organisation, we work alongside communities in over 90 countries to deliver lasting change—particularly in the most complex and fragile contexts.

CARE International in Myanmar is at the forefront of crisis response and long-term development, focusing on food and nutrition security, health, and advancing the rights and leadership of women and girls. We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Finance & Grants Manager to play a critical role in strengthening financial stewardship and enabling high-impact programming.

This role is open to:

• Myanmar nationals who will be hired on a local national contract.

• Candidates based in any country where CARE USA operates, who are eligible to work under a national contract in their country of residence, with the ability and willingness to travel to Myanmar as required.

About the Role

This is a strategic and hands-on role responsible for financial management, grants oversight, and partnership finance for CARE’s Myanmar operations. Working remotely, you will ensure strong financial controls, high-quality reporting, and full compliance with donor and organisational requirements.

You will act as a key partner to program teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders—supporting effective fund management, strengthening partner capacity, and ensuring resources are used efficiently to deliver impact where it is needed most.

What You Will Do

Strengthen Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure robust financial systems and internal controls that minimize risk and ensure accountability

• Support compliance with CARE and donor policies, contracts, and procedures

• Lead audit preparation processes and proactively address audit findings

• Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and adherence to policies

Lead Grants Management

• Oversee the full grants lifecycle—from agreement review to financial reporting

• Ensure timely, accurate donor reporting and compliance with all grant requirements

• Coordinate budget revisions, fund requests, and financial documentation

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support program decision-making

• Drive continuous improvement in grant financial management and reporting systems

Oversee Partnership Finance

• Lead partner due diligence, funding agreements, and financial monitoring processes

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting from partners

• Support partners in budgeting, planning, and financial management

• Build partner capacity through targeted training and support

• Monitor fund flows, cash projections, and financial risks across partnerships

Manage Financial Operations & Risk

• Oversee fund flows, including international transfers through Financial Service Providers

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks through strong monitoring systems

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting

Lead and Develop Teams

• Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of finance and awards staff

• Deliver training to staff and partners on financial compliance and grant management

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented and solutions-driven finance professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. You bring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills, enabling you to partner effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

You Will bring:

• Proven experience in finance and grants management within an NGO or international development context

• Strong knowledge of donor compliance and financial reporting requirements

• Experience working with partnerships and partner capacity strengthening

• Demonstrated ability to manage financial risk, audits, and internal controls

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience working in remote or cross-country teams is an advantage