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Manager, Area Finance and Administration

Job ID#: 2534

Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need.

Habitat for Humanity has an Operational Headquarters in Americus, Georgia and an Administrative Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.

Job Description
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently recruiting for a talented finance professional for the role of Manager, Area Finance and Administration in our Asia/Pacific (AP) regional office. Reporting to the Director Business Strategy Development, this person is responsible for oversight of financial accounting and reporting and administrative support in the area office. This position is responsible for managing accounting and reporting staff and overseeing grant-based funding and international funding transfer system. This position is located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Responsibilities include:

Financial Management
*Ensure the day to day accounting operations and financial management functions are performed in accordance to HFHI policies and procedures.
*Review and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payment
*Review and approve international funding requests based upon a national organization’s ability to financially and programmatically comply with Habitat’s minimum standards; oversee the tracking and reporting of the global funding processes
*Ensure timely and accurate generation of reports
*Present and facilitate review of actual to budget expenditures
*Monitor audit reports and monitor progress on items listed in the management report
*Notify Area Management Team of non-compliance issues
*Research, compile and train AP national and international staff on best practices in financial accounting
*Coordinate the development and monitoring of the area office and annual plan and budget
*Participate in and/or leads work groups focused on GAAP financial accounting/reporting and policies/procedures

IT and Administrative Support
*Oversee the provision of IT support and system maintenance
*Manage the area office administrative, accounting and IT department staff
*Monitor and report administrative issues/information with respective departments

Required Skills
*Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; master’s degree in finance/accounting preferred; CPA or similar accounting/finance certification preferred
*4+ years experience in international accounting and financial management, preferably with Habitat for Humanity or another large NGO
*2+ years of supervisory experience, including virtual teams
*Fluency in English, both written and verbal; fluency in another language of Asia/Pacific preferred
*Experience with Sun Systems, Navision or similar complex accounting software
*Willingness to travel up to 30%

First priority will be given to local candidates.

Candidates please cut and paste your cover letter and resume into our applicant tracking system as ONE DOCUMENT when applying.

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.

Job Details
Category: International
City: Bangkok, Thailand
State:
Country: Thailand
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation Assistance:
Amount of Travel: 21 to 30%
Overtime Pay: None
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: Confidential
Start Date:
Visa Sponsorship: N
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