Finance Manager (APAC)
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Job Summary
NOW HIRING: Finance Manager (APAC)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Finance Manager (APAC) oversees the financial management and budgeting of RAs activities in the Region. S/he works with global regional and country leadership to monitor analyze forecast and report the financial performance of their department programs and projects. S/he develops and oversees the budgeting process for internal and external stakeholders. This position works closely with country leads project managers and finance administrative and/or accounting staff in the countries where RA operates. S/he delegates authority and builds regional capacity to carry out these functions.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Strategy and Performance Management
- Assure compliance with budget and contract requirements in accordance with Rainforest Alliance policies and procedures;
- Produce monthly budget to actuals reports forecasts and dashboards at the project country and regional level;
- Analyze and track financial indicators;
- Support integrated regional performance management by operationalizing internal management processes tools and metrics to continuously improve financial performance;
- Provide surge capacity to field teams to help them with the start-up or close-out of strategic initiatives or projects as well as help them more effectively address and resolve critical issues and risks with a focus on finance-related challenges;
Planning and Budgeting
- Responsible for accurate and timely reporting and analysis of the departments performance based on board approved budgets;
- Manage the annual budgeting and financial planning process (including forecasts) for the department in collaboration with Country Leads Project Managers Supervisors and other department staff;
- Coordinate proposal budget development with program fundraising and finance staff;
- Ensure effective back-up systems and procedures in place for Finance coordination and maintenance of all key documents in an easily accessible location;
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track available funding to cover fixed costs and ensure optimal cost recoverability
- Monitor all financial activities and keep Management and Finance advised of situations which have potential negative impact on financial performance;
- Monitor expenses and revenues to ensure that the region spends according to the available revenue and that restricted funds are used according to donor requirements;
- Maintain and track project codes in accounting system and provide needed access to staff;
- Ensure that implementation of funded activities is in conformity and on schedule with the provisions and requirements of the funding sources.
- Produce and/or review financial reports submitted to funders; ensure that submitted reports and invoices are reviewed for accuracy and include proper support documentation;
Communication & Training
- Proactively participate in and/or convene cross-functional communication spaces at the country regional and/or global level to promote excellence in financial management;
- Serve as a key communication conduit to and from Finance Management and other staff ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of information;
- Explainthe process and guidelines forfinancial monitoring budget development and reporting toallinternal stakeholders;
- Ensuregeneral compliance across country officesoffinance processes policies and procedures;
- Coach local finance specialists project managers and country leaders to improve their financial management and budget negotiation skills;
- Interview hire train assign work to and supervise junior finance staff as needed; and
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelors degree in business administrationwith a concentration in Accounting or Finance;
- Minimum5years experiencein financial analysis reporting and budgeting; with minimum 2years experiencedirectly supervising staff;
- Demonstrated work experience with both Excel and computerized accounting systems;
- Strong math analytical and technical skills; highly organizedand customer service oriented;
- Experience managing government grants with sub-recipient grant programs preferred;
- Experience working in an international non-government organization preferred;
- Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on project and financial management;
- Outstanding communication skills;
- Ability to operate with considerable independence and as a member of a team show good judgment and take initiative;
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time nationally and internationally.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE RAINFOREST ALLIANCE:
- Be a part of a global organization with a strong mission and a collaborative respectful and accountable culture.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Benefit from remote working flexibility and flexible hybrid working environment.
- Receive a competitive salary package.
A favourable timeâoff policy including annual leave and Resilience Days to help you recharge and balance life outside of work.
Prioritize your wellbeing. We have numerous ways to promote work-life balance so you get the chance to take some time off recharge and remain at your best. This includes:
- Resilience and personal leave days
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellbeing activities
- Sabbatical opportunities.
Apply now and lets grow together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your skills can help us advance our mission.
Level: 3
Deadline: 20 March 2026
Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in the Indonesiawill be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy please contact the HR department:
The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender race color ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity ages disability and any other protected group.
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