The Finance Director provides over-all leadership to the entire Finance and Support Services function that include Risk Management and Control, Procurement, Treasury and IT. The position is responsible for managing the finance and support services functions of HFHP.Implements programs and policies to ensure functional efficiency. Responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of professionals. Implements programs and policies to safeguard financial and physical resources.HFHI and donor requirements related to the disposition of funds and financial reporting for HFHP projects. Establishes partnerships with external organizations to meet HFHP goals. As part of the senior management team, reviews and decides on issues that have significant impact on the organization.
Plans, directs, controls, coordinates and evaluates the following sub unit:
- Finance
- Procurement
- Treasury
- Inventory / Fixed Assets
- Credit / Collection
- Internal Controls, Risk Management and Compliance
- Establishes & implements standards, policies and processes across the organization & monitors functional areas to ensure compliance with HFHP/HFHI requirements.
- Develops operating budget(s) and ensure programmatic success / organizational sustainability through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and program requirements. This includes:
- Interpreting legislative and program rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all governmental, local and contractual guidelines
- nsuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel and implemented, and
- Monitoring compliance
- As a member of the senior management team, participate and contribute toward the achievement of Habitat Philippines annual and long range strategic planning objectives. This includes developing appropriate strategies, activities and key performance indicators; in addition to the development of sustainable business models.
- Advises on the feasibility of projects, reviews proposed projects and status of ongoing projects, and makes recommendations on issues affecting the organization.
- Oversee the management and coordination of all internal and external fiscal reporting activities for HFHP including, but not limited to:
- Internal: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, cash flow reports / projections, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and project budgets.
- External: comply with government financial and tax reporting requirements; BOI reporting; SEC reporting;
- Develops and manages an annual plan for the function such as treasury, budgeting, tax, accounting, purchasing, and information systems.
- Presents financial reports and makes recommendations to the executive committee / Board of Trustees on matters pertaining to the departments function.
- Monitor and maintain banking activities of the organization.
- Ensure internal and external audit recommendations are implemented in a timely and efficient manner; including regular reporting to the SMT / Area Office on progress made
- - Provide functional leadership to a team of managers/professionals/specialist, including mentoring, performance review and pay recommendations.
- - Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned from time to time
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
- Cross cultural management skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Computer skills: word-processing, spreadsheet preparation, internet usage; financial software.
- Strong organizational and team-building skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong training and facilitation skills