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Finance Manager - Haiti
Job Description:   Job#: JID1036789 
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 seasoned professional for the role of Financial Manager - Haiti. The Finance Manager will report to the Director, Finance - Haiti and provide valuable support and supervision of HFHI's finance department in Haiti. This position will be located in Port au Prince, Haiti.


Key responsibilities for the role will include:

To evaluate and implement improved financial management systems of HFHI Haiti in coordination with the HQ disaster response office, local programs, LAC Finance, HQ Finance.

Primary Objectives:

1. Evaluate and develop appropriate financial and fund accounting policies, processes, and tools and manage staff needed for HFH-Haiti financial management. (50%)

2. Participate in disaster response planning team including the assessment process  (locally, regionally and internationally) for Disaster Response fundraising proposals including bilateral/multilateral funded proposals. Based on the assessment results and donors requirements, develop the appropriate financial and fund accounting management plan for the response. (5%)

3. 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. (30%)

4. In coordination with the Dir, Finance and Administration - Haiti, oversee the financial management of the program, assuring good customer service and compliance with minimum financial standards. Coordinate with the implementing staff, donors and HFHI staff to assure timely and accurate financial and statistical reporting. (5%),

5.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 (5%).

6. Develop and monitor financial management performance indicators. (5%)
 
Required Skills: 
* Bachelors degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or related field
* Master Degree in a related field or equivalent experience highly preferred
* CPA or other accounting and finance certification preferred
* Bi-lingual in Spanish 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, SunSystems or similar programs
* Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheets, word-processing programs and the Internet.
* Cross cultural management skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* At least 5 years in accounting and/or financial consulting including supervisory experience
* Experience working in an international organization, preferably in an NGO


Please send your resume and cover letter as ONE DOCUMENT into 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: No
Amount of Travel: 21 to  30% Position Location: Port Au Prince
Relocation Assistance: National and international relocation available