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Associate Director of Business Strategy (Asia Pacific)
Job Description:   Job#: JID1035312 
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.

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a dedicated professional for the position of Associate Director of Business Strategy. Reporting to the Asia Pacific - Director, Business Strategy Development, the Manager, Area Finance Manager is responsible for leading the team of Regional Finance Managers in Asia Pacific.  This position supervises and stimulates the strengthening of financial management work of National Organization in the region, and contributes to and influences the overall organizational financial management priorities and strategies.  This position is based at our area office in Bangkok, Thailand.

Responsibilities include:

* Provides financial management technical oversight:  Ensures all financial operations are carried out according to the Habitat for Humanity policies, accepted international standards and the local laws; oversee the consolidation of financial statements and statistical data for 20+ National Organization and ensure that this reconciles with the program department information; accurate, reliable and timely submission of reports to stakeholders by the prescribed deadlines; coordinate and follow up that all National Organizations annual external audit based on HQ regulations etc. 

* Leadership and coordination:  Supervise and provide leadership to finance staff; coordinates with other department in ensuring financial and statistical reports reflects accurate and reliable information; participate in different Task Forces related to Financial Practices applicable to Area Office and National Organizations; provides support in responding to National Organization Crisis Management issues, etc.

* Strategy development and implementation quality: Develop different strategy in improving the financial management capacity of the National Organization.  This includes but not limited to system installation (i.e. Sun System, Fund Accounting, etc), developing reporting standards (i.e. for management and different donors), partnership management, etc.

* Donor Management oversight: Provides support to National Organization in managing grants.  This includes but not limited to overseeing donor budget preparation, budget implementation and ensuring compliance to donor requirements; facilitates implementation of the project based funding, strengthens NO capacity on grants management, etc.

* Monitoring: Monitor implementation of minimum financial requirements; conduct desk review and/or travel to country offices as needed to provide technical assistance and troubleshoot along with staff; follow-up action Plan with the Audit Report and follow up implementation etc. 

* Other support for AP Finance department as needed.


 
Required Skills: 
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree preferred.
* Fluency in English.
* Experence in international finance.
* Good understanding of GAAP.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Detail oriented and ability to work and interpret numbers, figures and other financial information.
* Proven experience in managing different cultures and distance management
* Strong Communication skills – both oral and written.
* Experience in using Sun System
* Proven experience in managing teams
* The flexibility and independence to work in a changing and unstructured environment.
* Creative and innovative
* Good Problem solving skills
* Fluency in English.
* Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
* Willingness to affirm the HFHI mission, vision and values.
* Advanced Excel Skills

Please submit your resume and cover letter stating why you wish to work for Habitat as ONE SAVED DOCUMENT in our applicant tracking system.

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: 1 to  10% Position Location: Bangkok
Relocation Assistance: National and international relocation available