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Disaster Response Finance Manager (Asia/Pacific)
Job Description:   Job#: JID1032882 
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Our 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 is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a Disaster Response Finance Manager to work at our regional office in Bangkok, Thailand. This position will evaluate and implement improved financial management systems for HFHI disaster response within the Asia/Pacific (AP) region and will work in coordination with the HQ Disaster Response office, local programs, HQ Finance, HQ Development and donors. This position entails up to 30% travel within the region.

Key responsibilities include:

*Evaluate and develop appropriate financial policies, processes, tools and staff needed for disaster response financial management, and develop and monitor financial management performance indicators.
*Contribute to the disaster response planning team around the assessment processes both locally, regionally and internationally as well as disaster response 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 disaster response. This could include staffing, training, policies, procedures, internal controls, software, reporting, etc.
*In coordination with the disaster response project manager, oversee the financial management of the response, 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 reporting.
*Timely evaluation of the financial management processes before, during and after the response. Revise disaster response financial processes, tools and manuals based on feedback and program evaluation.

 
Required Skills: 
*6-8 years related experience, including 5+ years in accounting or financial consulting and 2+ years of supervisory experience
*Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or related field required; Master’s degree in a related field highly preferred; CPA or other accounting/finance certification preferred
*Experience with project and grant accounting and working knowledge of complex accounting software, such as Sun Systems
*Fluency in English required; other Asian language preferred
*2-3 years of experience working on disaster response projects strongly preferred
*Ability to communicate with and influence senior management, and the ability to move between big picture and details
*International work experience, preferably in Asia

Please include your resume and cover letter stating why you wish to work at Habitat as ONE SAVED DOCUMENT.

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.
 
# of Openings: 1 Employment Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: N/A Pay Range: Confidential  
Overtime Pay: Not-Specified Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Amount of Travel: 21 to  30% Position Location: Bangkok
Relocation Assistance: National and international relocation available