Disaster Response Finance Manager (Asia/Pacific)
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented individual to act as our Finance Manager to evaluate and implement improved financial management systems of HFHI Disaster Responses (DR) in the Asia Pacific (AP) region in coordination with the HQ disaster response office, local programs, HQ Finance, HQ Development and donors. The Finance Manager will report to our Director of Business Strategy in our AP Area Office (AO) and be based at our National Office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The ideal candidate will be responsible to:
Primary Objectives:
Evaluate and develop appropriate financial policies, processes, tools and staff needed for DR financial management.
Participate in disaster response planning team including the assessment process of both locally, regionally and internationally, DR fundraising proposals including bilateral/multilateral funded proposals. Based on the assessment results and donors requirements, develop the appropriate financial management plan for the response.
Initiate (or assist local staff) with the implementation of the financial systems for the response (staffing, training, policies, procedures, internal controls, software, reporting). Support the development of other administrative systems as needed.
Oversee the financial management of the DR, in coordination with the Response Project Manager, assuring good customer service and compliance with minimum financial standards.
Coordinate with the implementing staff, donor countries and HFHI staff to assure timely and accurate financial and statistical reporting.
Evaluate the financial management processes before, during and after the response. Revise disaster response financial processes, tools and manuals based on feedback and program evaluation.
Develop and monitor financial management performance indicators.
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or related field
Master Degree in a related field or equivalent experience highly preferred
Experience with US and International grants required
CPA or other accounting and finance certification preferred
Minimum 5 - 7 years in accounting and/or financial consulting including supervisory experience
Preferred: 2-3 years experience in Disaster Response projects
Experience working in an international organization, preferably in an NGO
Good command of English; knowledge of area Asian language preferred
Ability to work in highly changing environment of a post disaster context
Direct experience in the project and grant accounting; working knowledge of accounting software, QuickBooks, Sun Systems or similar programs
Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheets, word-processing programs and the Internet
Cross cultural management skills; strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to communicate with and influence senior management
Ability to move between big picture and details
Primary Objectives:
Evaluate and develop appropriate financial policies, processes, tools and staff needed for DR financial management.
Participate in disaster response planning team including the assessment process of both locally, regionally and internationally, DR fundraising proposals including bilateral/multilateral funded proposals. Based on the assessment results and donors requirements, develop the appropriate financial management plan for the response.
Initiate (or assist local staff) with the implementation of the financial systems for the response (staffing, training, policies, procedures, internal controls, software, reporting). Support the development of other administrative systems as needed.
Oversee the financial management of the DR, in coordination with the Response Project Manager, assuring good customer service and compliance with minimum financial standards.
Coordinate with the implementing staff, donor countries and HFHI staff to assure timely and accurate financial and statistical reporting.
Evaluate the financial management processes before, during and after the response. Revise disaster response financial processes, tools and manuals based on feedback and program evaluation.
Develop and monitor financial management performance indicators.
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or related field
Master Degree in a related field or equivalent experience highly preferred
Experience with US and International grants required
CPA or other accounting and finance certification preferred
Minimum 5 - 7 years in accounting and/or financial consulting including supervisory experience
Preferred: 2-3 years experience in Disaster Response projects
Experience working in an international organization, preferably in an NGO
Good command of English; knowledge of area Asian language preferred
Ability to work in highly changing environment of a post disaster context
Direct experience in the project and grant accounting; working knowledge of accounting software, QuickBooks, Sun Systems or similar programs
Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheets, word-processing programs and the Internet
Cross cultural management skills; strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to communicate with and influence senior management
Ability to move between big picture and details
How to apply
Please send your resume and cover letter stating why you wish to work at Habitat as ONE SAVED DOCUMENT.http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=39410
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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