Regional Finance Manager | AP

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Regional Finance Manager. The Regional Finance Manager position is responsible for the coordination and oversight of financial management in the assigned HFH programs in Asia-Pacific ensuring that implementation is within HFHI finance policies and systems. This position provides financial advisory support to National Programs including financial analysis and monitoring.

This position will be based in Metro Manila, Philippines, however Habitat is open to local candidates to be based in other Asia-Pacific locations where Habitat has an office or operating presence.

The work arrangement for this position can either be hybrid or remote, and flex-time schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Analysis/Monitoring (50%)

• Strengthen financial management of National Organization in the region by providing continuous support, guidance, and training to Finance Managers
• Ensure all financial operations are carried out according to the Habitat for Humanity policies, accepted international standards and the local laws
• Analyze national organization financial statements on a regular basis, tracks key indicators and provides analysis to Associate Director – Business Strategies
• Coordinate with other departments in ensuring financial and statistical reports reflects accurate and reliable information
• Participate actively in regular program planning and monitoring meetings

Grant Management in coordination with Grant Compliance and Donor Reporting Unit (20%)

• Assist in pre-awarding stage including proposal and budget development
• Review and process funding requests based upon a national organization’s ability to financially and programmatically comply with Habitat’s minimum standards
• Support in monitoring budget variance and any non-compliant issues
• Oversee the financial management and compliance of grants from institutions and governments
• Provide assistance to the national programs on project management, fund accounting, donor commitments and compliance in order to improve the quality execution, follow up and reporting
• Monitor that reports submitted to donors match the financials in order to guarantee that information reported is reliable

Internal Controls in coordination with Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Manager (10%)

• Support the local programs in contextualizing and implementing policies and procedures to guarantee minimum controls in country as part of Habitat for Humanity Minimum Standards
• Inform the finance team of any changes in the local programs structure that will affect any of the policies implemented
• Provide feedback and participate in new policy design and updates and supports the countries in contextualizing those according to their needs and possibilities

Sustainability/ Strategic and Business Planning (10%)

• In coordination with the relevant operations staff, provide feedback and advice on appropriate business models
• Provide support in strategic and business planning including financial projection and analysis by program lines of business
• Coordinate institutional definitions and models of best practice for issues related to finance (i.e. sustainability, interest, subsidy)
• Support and coordinate with the local Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in analyzing their financials and improving their forecast in order to provide accurate and reliable information to local program management for an accurate decision making
• Facilitate development of capacity building materials to promote financial sustainability

Business Systems (5%)

• Provide support and training on the implementation and maintenance of appropriate financial systems

Global Work Groups (5%)

• Participate in global work groups focused on developing business models
• Participate in global workgroups focused on finance policies and procedures

Key Requirements:

• Master’s degree or the equivalent in business, economics or finance
• At least 5-year experience in NGO / nonprofit financial management
• Knowledge of the accounting cycle (journal, general ledger, trial balance, etc.) and ability to teach it to others

Preferred:
– CPA license
– Knowledge of HFHI financial systems, policies and procedures

Active support of HFHI Values & Commitments:
– Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
– Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
– Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.