Finance & Admin Manager/Director - (0625)

Habitat for Humanity International, PP Based
Deadline: June 25, 2007

The finance and administration manager/director will lead the development of country program’s capacity to deliver the objectives set forth for the finance and administrative departments in support of HFHI Cambodia’s short and long term objectives (reflected through the Country Business Plan and Key Performance Indicators). The position will act as chief financial and administrative officer of the country program, reporting to the country director of HFHI-Cambodia.

NEED:

Finance

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities above at the required level
  
• Bachelor Degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics or other related field, preferably with an MBA or graduate degree in financial management
• At least 3 years experience as a senior manager in a similar size NGO or company, overseeing multidepartmental responsibilities including administrations, HR and finance.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with accounting and/or financial management software (e.g., SUN System, Quick Book, etc), and MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of Cambodia financial and tax regulations, especially those pertaining to non-governmental or not-for-profit organizations
• Previous experience managing grants or contracts with external funding agencies, such as the World Bank, USAID, AUSAID, etc. is an advantage
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Previous experience in banking or micro-financing is an advantage
• Broad financial management skills to direct financial planning, accounting, internal control and loan portfolio management needs of the country program
• Strong commitment to team management approach, including good managerial, leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Proven capacity to interact and negotiate with international partners, government officials, corporate partners and grassroots partners
• Good command English, both verbal and written, Khmer language an asset
• Proven integrity and good character especially in the stewardship of resources, transparency and accountability
• Strong commitment to uphold the organization’s Christian roots and principles
• Cross-cultural management experience
• Proven track record in HR management, including recruitment, contract management, etc.

JD:

• Developing and leading strategies and practices for continuous improvement of HFHI Cambodia financial policies and standard operating procedures
• Directing, facilitating and controlling the activities of the finance department and the financial activities of the country program
• Ensuring compliance to HFHI financial policies and Cambodia country regulations on the implementation of accounting standards and procedures at all levels of the program, including projects delivered through local implementing partners
• Ensuring compliance to standards set by funding agencies, such as the World Bank, USAID, AUSAID, etc.
• Coordinating the financial planning process, and the preparation and management of the annual budget for overall country's program
• Ensuring timely documentation, preparation and submission of regular financial reports to the Country Director, HFHI – Asia Pacific Office and pertinent external funding agencies
• Oversee the preparation and submission of periodic fund transfer requests to the Area Pacific Office
• Ensuring effective and proper financial management in all areas of the organization, including review and approval of all funding disbursements to projects and implementing partners
  
• Maintain the integrity of the Fund for Humanity (loan portfolio) by developing effective partnerships with micro-finance institutions (MFI) and other financial institutions, ensuring that loan portfolio administration required standards are fulfilled and that the funds accrued therein serve more families. In cases where the loan portfolio is directly managed by the country program, insure institutional capacity, including leading and advising the project managers and insuring adherence to micro-finance and loan portfolio best practices
• Ensuring audit standards to comply with HFHI and other funding agencies’ audit requirements, and Cambodia governmental requirements
• Providing leadership by inspiring motivating and building a fully-capable finance team at all levels of the country program in the pursuit of HFHI Cambodia organizational objectives of good stewardship of resources, transparency and accountability
• Ensuring effective and efficient implementation of Royal Government of Cambodia rules and requirements in the area of finance
• Ensuring the effective management of the organization’s fixed assets

General Administration

• Provide overall leadership, management and directions for developing and maintaining effective human resource systems (i.e. HR policies, salary and benefits structure)
  
• Responsible for insuring compliance with HFHI human resource policies and local labor laws, and other requirements set by pertinent funding agencies
• Oversee the development of appropriate and effect staff evaluation and development
  
• Responsible for the effective management of the country program’s other physical assets, and working with the country director in insuring that staff and all areas of the program are adequately equipped with the tools necessary to perform job and area objectives
  
• Lead and supervise admin staff members, and provide overall leadership and management of general administration and IT support services within HFHI-C.

Interested candidates, please request for the full job descriptions and application form from the Habitat for Humanity® International in Cambodia, No 35, Street 478, Phsar Deum Tkov, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh. Or by e-mail at: pich_thea@hfhic.org . Please read the detailed job descriptions before submitting your application. Applications will only be accepted with the completed HFHI-C Application Form attached by your detailed CV. Dowload Application Form Here