Deputy Director, Finance & Admin

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Singapore; Tebo Tengah; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An animal welfare organization in Jambi, Indonesia is seeking a Deputy Director, Finance & Administration to manage financial processes and lead a team. The ideal candidate should have a degree in accounting or finance, at least 10 years of financial management experience, and a passion for animal welfare. Responsibilities include financial planning, budget management, and staff leadership. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial management with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, analysis, and strategic business guidance.
• Ensure financial integrity and develop yearly budgets.
• Manage Finance and Administration staff's performance and compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Xero Accounting

Job description

The Deputy Director, Finance & Administration oversees the overall management of SPCA Singapore’s administrative and financial processes. The appointed candidate will also lead a team responsible for the full suite of human resource, financial and administrative activities.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing guidance to Executive Director and Board on strategic business directions by conducting financial planning, analysis, forecasting and advising on options for development.
• Ensuring financial integrity and accountability by maintaining all internal controls.
• Developing strategies for resource allocation and monitoring budget utilization.
• Generating timely financial statements and profit and loss reports to the Board.
• Developing yearly budgets in consultation with the SPCA Management team and Board.
• Managing Finance and Administration staff to ensure performance management and compliance to all regulations and processes.
• Coordinating and leading the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and the Finance sub-committee.
• Improving the HR and Administration by enhancing staff’s professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training, and recruitment processes, supported by HR and Administration staff.
• Implementing a robust contracts management and reporting system.
• Updating and implementing all necessary business policies and accounting practices to improve the Finance department’s overall SOPs.
• Providing support for ad-hoc events and SPCA-led projects.
• Facilitating and providing secretarial support for Finance Sub-Committee and Board’s discussions.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years in financial management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Proficiency in accounting software – knowledge in Xero Accounting will be advantageous.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing and presentation to senior management and board members.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for animal welfare.