Regional Finance Manager (EMEA)

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a professional and seasoned finance professional to fill the role of Regional Finance Manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. The position is based at our office in Pretoria, South Africa and travels up to 40% within the region.

Our Area Finance team provides the financial management and oversight for our Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) area’s assets and resources in 20+ countries throughout the area. As a member of our Regional Finance team, you’ll work directly with the Grants Manager to assist the Programs and/or Resource Development department in the development and design of grant proposals, you’ll partner with the Internal Controls Manager to provide valuable feedback to support and develop local programs, and you’ll coordinate with key departments to ensure the financial and statistical reports reflect the most accurate and reliable information possible. You consider yourself an analytical individual, capable of taking complex issues and working through the various elements to provide sound advice to management on the strategic planning, development of the area, and implementations of the various programs throughout Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

As an added ‘benefit’ to the role, you’ll enjoy travelling throughout the EMEA area while working with National Directors and National Finance Managers to provide ongoing financial support to improve financial performance within the country offices. You will utilize your passion and intricate understanding of nonprofit finance to further the amazing work in the EMEA area. As a member of this team, you’ll interact with individuals at all levels throughout the organization, whether it is the CEO or CFO from a National Organization or a member of a partner organization. Additionally, you are responsible for managing staff that provides the financial support with the National Programs, including financial analysis and monitoring. You may work out of our area office in Bratislava (Slovakia) or our regional office in Pretoria (South Africa) and will report to our area’s Director of Finance and Administration.

You are patient, well-versed in successfully interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. You utilize diplomacy to reach desired outcomes and are considered an accomplished facilitator with an interest in further developing a strong career in finance.

Key areas of responsibility:

Financial Management and Technical Oversight
Monitor and ensure all Habitat for Humanity International Branch/NO financial operations are carried out according to Habitat for Humanity International policies/procedures in addition to International Accounting Standards (GAAP, IFRS) and within local laws

Audits (External and Internal)
Coordinate the planning, preparation and completion of Habitat for Humanity International Branch Audits in line with Habitat for Humanity International external audit policy whilst ensuring all timelines met

Financial Planning and Budgeting
Support EMEA Area Office Programs Department in the development of Branch/National Organization annual plans and budgets

International Transfers
Review, approve, track and report International monetary transfer requests within the EMEA area

Policies and Procedures
Support the Branches, National Organizations, and Internal Controls in the roll out of new policies & procedures; ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of controls in place

Capacity building
Serve as SME and consultant to Branches and National Organizations on financial issues, providing support in areas such as accounting, reporting, cash-flows, systems, policies & procedures, and internal controls.

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in international accounting or financial management
• 2+ years’ experience in grant management
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or other similar fields OR a combination of relevant academic qualifications and work experience
• CPA/Chartered accountant qualification
• Advanced knowledge of Sun Systems or equivalent accounting software
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken

Preferred:

• 2+ years’ auditing experience
• Experience installing and training computerized accounting systems
• Fluency in French, Portuguese, or Arabic distinct advantage

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Local candidates given first priority

How to apply:

Express your interest online via our career site today! Visit:
http://www.habitat.org/job/regional-finance-manager-emea

About Habitat:

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 Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.

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.