Director of Finance And Administration

/!\ PLEASE SEND PERSONALISED COVER LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR CV.Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas is an international non-profit dedicated to the management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), to benefit people & wildlife. We work with governments to build and manage MPAs that regenerate coral reef ecosystems and replenish degraded fisheries / improve the lives of local communities. As of 2025, Blue Alliance, with local partners, manage 4 large MPAs in Indonesia, Philippines and Tanzania- preserving 2,000,000 ha of high-biodiverse coral reefs, protecting >60 endangered species and improving livelihoods of >30,000 coastal community members. New MPAs are in preparation. Blue Alliance oversees the day-to-day co-management of the Marine Protected Area network in Banggai (Central Sulawesi) and soon in Maluku province. Main activities include Community Development & Engagement, Biodiversity Conservation & Science, Management & Infrastructure and Law Compliance.In parallel, Blue Alliance develops a portfolio of 3 reef-positive businesses in and around the Conservation Areas in community-based aquaculture, sustainable eco-tourism, and responsible fishery. This is an attractive opportunity for someone to join an exponentially growing company with a management team that is driven, ambitious, and passionate. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to oversee the day-to-day financial aspects of the management conservation areas and the portfolio of social enterprises. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, developing and implementing financial strategies, and optimizing business processes to drive growth and profitability.Reporting Lines: The Finance Director reports to the head office finance director and collaborates with the senior Management team of the conservation areas and social enterprises.Who you are: Must have at least 10 years’ experience of working in a senior leadership role (staff management included). You are able to make financial recommendations to improve overall performance. Accounting qualification and management information systems skills appreciated.Previous experience in non-profit organizations is an advantage.You also demonstrate willingness to travel and a genuine interest in field activities to support financial operationsYou must speak fluently Bahasa as well as English.IMPORTANT: You must be willing to travel in the province to assist with financial operations.General Duties and Responsibilities:1 Management Team Member▪ Is a key member of the senior Management team;▪ Works across all entities to enhance and improve core organizational business functions;▪ Contributes to the development of Blue Alliance’s strategic goals and works collaboratively with management to achieve them;▪ Assists in institutional relationship management.2 Strategic Leadership and Governance▪ Develops and implements strategic objectives per entity that are aligned with the group's strategic objectives and initiatives;▪ Works with the different Managers (Reef-positive businesses, Blue Alliance) and Directors of Department (science, ecotourism, others if any) to prepare the strategic financial plan;▪ Defines the 3-year financial plan for each program with the regular financial projections and cash plan.3 Finance and Accounting Management(i) Finance & Financial Control▪ Ensures that all programs have adequate funding and liquidity according to their financial plan, annual budgets and evolving local needs;▪ Ensures monthly reporting of financial situation of all entities, and cash flow projections;▪ Identifies any deviance from the financial plan and/or annual budget and works with the respective management teams to clarify the underlying reasons and propose remediation measures;▪ Participates in the procurement processes via confirmation of budgets and/or validation of special requests.(ii) Accounting & Procurement Control▪ Ensures that all entities have adequate accounting practices in terms of managing the accounting system, recording transactions, managing the bank accounts and the petty cash;▪ Monitors on regular basis the procurement processes, practices of the different entities, and banking activities;▪ Ensures regular reconciliations between the accounting system and the bank accounts;▪ Monitors payments due to suppliers and due by customers / partners and ensures timely payments;▪ Coordinates with the different administration teams / departments and monitors the management of the fixed asset registries and valuations;▪ Ensures legal and tax compliance with respect to filing and payments of all institutional taxes and duties.4 Compliance and filing▪ Reviews the practices of all entities in terms of compliance with the various policies, procedures and manuals on regular basis;▪ Ensures social, legal and tax compliance with respect to filing and payments of all institutional taxes and duties, including social contributions;▪ Ensures renewal of business permits and licenses.5 Stakeholders Management & Reporting▪ Reports regularly on local programs progress versus the annual budgets;▪ Reports on ad hoc basis any significant deviance from the original plans and proposes remediation measures and/or adjustments to the plans;▪ Develops good relations with local and international external stakeholders to ensure sound conditions for the group development.6 Human Resources (HR)▪ Reviews the practices of all entities in terms of compliance with the various policies, procedures and manuals on regular basis;▪ Supervises monthly payroll, bonuses and social contributions payments;▪ Defines with the senior Management team the right staff management framework (performance management, financial / non-financial incentives and payroll, capacity building, general working conditions and discipline management);▪ Works with the senior Management team to adapt and implement the standards in each program.▪ Oversees recruitment and screening services to ensure fair, transparent, and compliant hiring practices.7 Frameworks and Tools▪ Develops and implements standard frameworks and tools for the group to work efficiently. The scope shall encompass at least (not exhaustive): o Project management frameworks and tools (local or international projects to introduce new products / services) o Shared technical platforms for co-working (emails and calendars, folder and file management, internal and external communication tools excluding marketing tools);▪ Conducts regular reviews