Director of Finance and Administration

YAYASAN BLUE ALLIANCE INDONESIA; Luwuk; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An international non-profit organization in Sulawesi Tengah seeks a highly experienced Director of Finance. This role will oversee financial aspects of conservation areas and manage a portfolio of social enterprises, ensuring adequate funding and compliance. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in leadership, is skilled in financial analysis and strategic planning, and is fluent in Bahasa and English. This position requires a willingness to travel and engage with local communities to enhance organizational impact.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in a leadership role including staff management.
• Previous experience in non-profit organisations is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and support financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all programs have adequate funding and liquidity according to financial plans.
• Participate in procurement processes and confirm budgets.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and tax obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Accounting

Fluent in Bahasa and English

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas is an international non‑profit dedicated to the management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the benefit of people and wildlife. We partner with governments to build and manage MPAs that regenerate coral reef ecosystems, replenish degraded fisheries and improve lives of local communities. As of 2025, Blue Alliance and partners manage 4 large MPAs in Indonesia, the Philippines and Tanzania, preserving 2,000,000 ha of high‑biodiverse coral reefs, protecting more than 60 endangered species and improving livelihoods of over 30,000 coastal community members. New MPAs are in preparation. Blue Alliance oversees 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.

We also develop a portfolio of three reef‑positive businesses in and around the Conservation Areas: community‑based aquaculture, sustainable eco‑tourism, and responsible fishery. This presents an attractive opportunity to join an exponentially growing organisation driven by a passionate team.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to oversee day‑to‑day financial aspects of the 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 optimising 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

• At least 10 years’ experience in a leadership role (staff management included)
• Able to make financial recommendations to improve overall performance
• Accounting qualification and management information systems skills appreciated
• Previous experience in non‑profit organisations is an advantage
• Willingness to travel and a genuine interest in field activities to support financial operations
• Fluency in both Bahasa and English

General Duties and Responsibilities

1. Management Team Member

• Key member of the senior Management team
• Works across all entities to enhance core organisational business functions
• Contributes to development of Blue Alliance’s strategic goals and works collaboratively to achieve them
• Assists in institutional relationship management

2. Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Develops and implements strategic objectives per entity aligned with group strategy
• Works with Managers of Reef‑positive businesses, Blue Alliance and Department Directors to prepare strategic financial plans
• Defines the 3‑year financial plan for each program with regular financial projections and cash plan

3. Finance and Accounting Management

Finance & Financial Control

• Ensures all programs have adequate funding and liquidity according to financial plan, annual budgets and local needs
• Ensures monthly reporting of financial situation of all entities and cash‑flow projections
• Identifies deviations from financial plan/annual budget and works with management to clarify reasons and propose remediation measures
• Participates in procurement processes via confirmation of budgets and/or validation of special requests

Accounting & Procurement Control

• Ensures adequate accounting practices for all entities in terms of accounting system, transaction recording, bank accounts and petty cash
• Monitors procurement processes, practices of different entities and banking activities regularly
• Ensures regular reconciliations between the accounting system and bank accounts
• Monitors payments due to suppliers and due by customers/partners and ensures timely payments
• Coordinates with administration teams/departments and monitors 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 practices of all entities for compliance with policies, procedures and manuals on a regular basis
• Ensures social, legal and tax compliance, including social contributions and renewal of business permits and licenses

5. Stakeholders Management & Reporting

• Reports regularly on local program progress versus annual budgets
• Reports on ad hoc basis any significant deviation from original plans and proposes remediation measures or adjustments
• Develops good relations with local and international external stakeholders to ensure sound conditions for group development

6. Human Resources (HR)

• Reviews practices of all entities for compliance with policies, procedures and manuals on a regular basis
• Supervises monthly payroll, bonuses and social contribution payments
• Defines with senior Management team the right staff management framework (performance management, financial/non‑financial incentives, payroll, capacity building, working conditions and discipline management)
• Works with senior Management team to adapt and implement 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, including project‑management frameworks, shared technical platforms, internal and external communication tools (excluding marketing tools)
• Conducts regular reviews of these frameworks and tools

Qualifications and Experience

• Payroll: X years of experience
• Taxation: Y years of experience
• Accounting software: [list of experienced software]
• Availability to travel when required
• Experience as a Start‑Up Coordinator: Z years