Finance and Admin Director

Overview

Greenpeace Southeast Asia (GPSEA) offers dynamic and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. It is driven by a diverse and committed team who uphold the highest professional standards of the world’s leading environmental campaigning organization. Operating from offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila, GPSEA leads globally significant campaigns shaped by regional and national contexts. We are financially supported by tens of thousands of people across the region and do not accept funding from companies or governments, only from individuals and private foundations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greenpeace Southeast Asia is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment to providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job-related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of the applicant’s merits and abilities.

Role : Finance and Admin Director

The Finance and Admin Director shall act as the strategic financial leader of GPSEA, responsible for financial stewardship, governance, and sustainability through partnership with the Board of Directors (BOD) and Senior Management Team (SMT). He / she will provide leadership, coordination and problem-solving support to the organization’s core functions including Finance, Accounting and Office Facilities. In this fixed-term role, you will partner with GPSEA’s SMT to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organization’s 3-Year Strategic Plan, including Financial Investment, Financial Management, Budget Management, Internal Control, Financial Forecasting and Planning. You will assess performance against the approved annual Office Development Plan (ODP) and the 3-Year Strategic Plan. This position is based in Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur, and candidates who have the legal right to work in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia or Malaysia are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Management

• Lead financial strategy, planning, and sustainability aligned to GPSEA’s 3-year plan.
• Advise the Board and SMT on long-term financial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with international financial standards, governance requirements, and donor / funding agreements.
• Develop and implement operating strategies in Finance, Accounting and Office Management to establish GPSEA as a financially efficient organization.
• Incorporate tools and systems to provide financial and admin information with actionable recommendations on strategy and operations.
• Develop and implement budgetary planning and management in alignment with GPSEA’s 3-year strategic plan.
• Provide guidelines and recommendations for annual budget setting.
• Create financial policies and procedures consistent with ethical principles and Greenpeace guidelines, in consultation with SMT.
• Develop and oversee financial strategies to support GPSEA’s long-term sustainability and growth.
• Lead financial risk assessments and mitigation strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead investment planning to maximize financial sustainability and organizational impact.

Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, and Analysis

Skills and Experience

Functional

Organizational

Professionalism : conduct aligned with organizational values and objectives.

Strategic Thinking & Global Mindset : openness to diversity across cultures and strategic objectives.

Teamwork & Communication : ability to present information clearly across diverse audiences.

Innovation & Change : willingness to adopt new ideas and take calculated risks to meet objectives.

Specific Work Environment

Good command of Thai, Bahasa Malaysia or Bahasa Indonesia desirable; good command of English is required.

Note

GPSEA has four offices in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) with a staff of nearly 200. We do not accept funding from companies or governments, only from individuals and private foundations.

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