Internal Controls Manager (Asia/Pacific)

Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Our purpose and goal 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 is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.

Closing date: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Thailand - Bangkok

Job Description:

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a professional to fill the role of Internal Controls Manager in our Asia/Pacific office. This position plays a key role in the review and development of policies, implementation of good internal controls and training of staff in the Asia/Pacific (AP) area office, branch offices and national organizations in the AP region. The location of the position will be in Bangkok, Thailand and will involve up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities include:

- Assist the area office, branch offices and national organizations in identifying, developing and implementing standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with Habitat for Humanity global policies and local laws.
- Conduct reviews of internal controls in branch offices and national organizations.
- Monitor and provide advice to management to minimize risk resulting from poor internal controls.
- Identify areas of financial and administrative strength and develop best practices.
- Work with the Regional Directors to review management response to internal and external audit management letter recommendations, monitor progress on the plans to address them and perform follow-ups.
- Assist branch offices and national organizations in achieving Habitat for Humanity Standards of Excellence related to financial and administrative issues.
- Provide management with periodic reports on compliance with Habitat for Humanity Standards of excellence.
- Provide related training to branch offices and national organizations including area-wide trainings. Assist branch offices with providing training to affiliates.
- Participates in and/or leads area and global work groups focused on internal controls, policies and procedures.

Required Skills:

- Undergraduate degree in related field or equivalent, CPA/Chartered accountant preferred
- 3 years auditing experience, including writing policies/procedures and experience with process evaluation/documentation
- 2 years managing USAID grants or performing A133 audits preferred; 3 years with international accounting or finance preferred
- Fluency in English
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication and cross-cultural skills
- Experience with MS Office and multiple accounting software packages
- Experience in installation and training on computerized accounting systems Preferred – training experience
- Ability to travel up to 50%
How to apply
Candidates please cut and paste your cover letter and resume into our applicant tracking system as ONE DOCUMENT when applying.

http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=38243

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.