HEAD, FINANCE

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee all aspects of financial management including accounting, audit, and budgeting. This position requires at least 10 years of proven experience in financial management and the ability to lead a finance unit effectively. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic planning and ensure compliance with financial regulations while fostering a culture of collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of financial management experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of financial matters including accounting, budgeting, and auditing.
• Preparation of financial reports and annual budgets for monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Professional qualification from recognised accountancy bodies

Tools

Financial Management Software

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable. Today, the RSPO is a global, non-profit organisation with over 6,000 voluntary members across 104 countries and territories, representing every link in the supply chain: oil palm producers, palm oil processors and traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and social or developmental NGOs.

At RSPO, we believe that our success is built by the passion, dedication, skills, and expertise of our people. They are the ones who drive our organisation to new heights and guide us through the next phase of our development.

The Head, Finance will be responsible for managing all aspects of financial matters of RSPO including the accounting, audit, budgeting, tax and treasury. This role will also support the Director, Finance and CFO in developing and implementing the financial strategy of RSPO.

The location of this role is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Duties include but will not be limited to the following:

• Overseeing the Finance unit of all RSPO offices ensuring all finances functions are operating effectively and efficiently.
• Review the month-end closing process to ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner, including account reconciliations and the updating of financial schedules, in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Responsible to ensure completeness of group consolidated financial reporting, statutory reporting, audit, tax and other reporting requirements in adherence to financial reporting standards and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from Finance unit.
• Preparation of financial performance reports and provide regular financial updates and strategic
• Preparation of annual budgets and perform periodic reporting to allow for effective monitoring of budget and for management to perform periodic budget review.
• Preparation of monthly forecast, short-term plan and long-term plan to assist senior leadership in allocation of resources and in determining key priorities.
• Lead cash flows planning including discussion with relevant stakeholders to ensure operating and strategic cash flows requirements are adequately funded.
• Recommend improvements to finance and accounting areas of the RSPO and work closely with stakeholders within RSPO when necessary.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure that adequate internal controls are in place and of best practice.
• Ensure compliance to tax requirements e.g. income tax, WHT, SST submissions, and transfer pricing requirements are made in a timely manner, for all RSPO offices.
• Liaise with Custodian bank, investment manager and investment monitoring officer on matters relating to investments including review of monthly and quarterly investment performance reports with these parties.
• Any such duties reasonably assigned by the Director, Finance.
  
  

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
• Professional qualification such as certified accountant by recognised accountancy bodies.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial management experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting and risk management
• Experienced in staff development and fostering culture of collaboration and excellence.
  
  

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting and performance
• Good communication skills with the ability to covey complex financial information to non-financial audience.
• High level of integrity and professionals, with strong leadership
• Proficiency in financial management software or ERP and advanced skills in Excel.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with different stakeholders
• High integrity and a good team player
• Resourceful team-player, with the ability to lead the team in meeting various compliance and deadlines
• Goal oriented and organised
• Self-motivated and the ability to perform multi-tasking
  
  

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to send in their updated CV giving comprehensive details of educational background, work experience, and related achievements to [e-mail]. Please state “Job Application – Head, Finance” in your email subject line.

• RSPO is an equal opportunity employer. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.