Financial Control Officer
Job Vacancy | Thursday, February 5, 2026
| Reference Number | 260057 |
|---|---|
| Position Grade | TL5 |
| Department | Controller's Department |
| Division | Loan and Grant Disbursement Section |
| Location | Asian Development Bank Headquarters |
| Date Posted | Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
| Closing Date | Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT) |
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Financial Control Officer is assigned to the Loan and Grant Disbursement Section (CTLA-LGD) of the Loan Administration Division (CTLA) within the Controller's Department. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the designated International Staff.
Your Role
As a Financial Control Officer, you will manage the team who will maintain sovereign portfolio financial systems data, ensuring effectiveness of fiduciary and internal controls and compliance to ADB policies and guidelines, with the aim to provide quality and reliable system information. You will lead in providing technical support in the Controller's focal team for monitoring and delivering sovereign portfolio's disbursement reports.
You will:
- Coordinate and support the data analysis and preparation of sovereign portfolio and disbursement reports. You will verify the disbursement related reports for accuracy. Additionally, provide guidance to the team on client's requests and initiate improvements to the existing reporting framework.
- Oversee the Disbursement Operations and Systems Support function. Review the profile data updates in the disbursement systems, ensuring compliance with ADB policies and procedures. Monitor system issues and take actions over them. Contribute to systems developments and enhancements.
- Contribute to CTLA's IT system development, enhancements, and business process improvements.
- Provide cooperation and input requested from other departments for digital transformation projects, special portfolio reports, and other occasions.
- Manage client relations and ensure response to requests from all partners.
- Manage the work of the team and contribute to knowledge sharing.
- Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in your workplan.
Qualifications
You will need:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance; a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); preferably with advanced training,
- At least 8 years of experience in technical assistance/grant/loan disbursements, or related work experience in accounting or auditing in financial institutions.
- In-depth understanding of administrative and disbursement procedures especially in multinational organizations and working knowledge of international banking transactions; experience on financial systems.
- Proficiency in ADB standard and similar software programs used by multilateral development banks.
- Written and verbal proficiency in English.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating in cross-cultural and diverse teams and ability to collaborate constructively as an active team participant.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5.
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
- Retirement plan
- Medical and health benefits
- Paid leave (including parental)
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
About Us
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
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