International Director of Finance -Thailand based

About the Company

Soi Dog Foundation is the largest animal welfare organisation in Asia dedicated to helping stray dogs and cats. Soi Dog Foundation sterilises, vaccinates, administers medical treatment, shelters, promotes adoption of stray dogs and cats in Thailand, and runs education programmes on animal welfare. Soi Dog Foundation is also actively working to end Asia’s dog and cat meat trade.

Soi Dog’s Mission Statement is: "To improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Asia, resulting in better lives for both the animal and human communities, to create a society without homeless animals, and to ultimately end animal cruelty".

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the charity’s global financial strategy and act as strategic adviser to the CEO, Executive Team and Board of Trustees on financial planning, risk and sustainability.
• Oversee global budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, consolidated reporting and ensure timely, accurate monthly management accounts and financial analysis for senior leadership and the Board.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies and procedures across international operations; lead annual statutory accounts, audits and consolidated reporting; review management accounts, cash flows and balance sheets.
• Ensure compliance with international charity regulations, financial regulations and donor requirements; lead financial risk management including foreign exchange, fraud prevention and cash-flow risks.
• Oversee financial management of institutional funding, grants and restricted funds; support programme teams with proposal budgeting, donor reporting and financial compliance; manage excess funds prior to deployment.
• Strengthen financial capacity and accountability within country offices and partner organisations; provide oversight and support to regional finance teams and lead improvements in financial systems and processes (currently NetSuite).
• Lead, develop and support an international finance team and contribute as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, promoting integrity, transparency and continuous improvement.
• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Works closely with: Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership Team, Country Directors.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) or Qualified by Experience.
• Substantial senior-level finance leadership experience, ideally within an international charity, NGO or complex multi-entity organisation.
• Proven experience of strategic financial leadership and working with Boards; strong knowledge of charity finance, governance and donor-funded environments.
• Experience managing global budgets and consolidated reporting.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams across different cultures and locations.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, strong influencing ability, high integrity and professionalism.

Benefits

• 19 annual holidays (including Thai Public Holidays 13 days) rising to 25 days with years of service.
• Annual salary adjustment.
• Social Security and Provident Fund.
• Uniform, visa and work permit support.

Additional Information

• Location: Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand. Full-time, permanent; 40 hours, five days a week – office (onsite).
• Open to Thai nationals and foreign applicants; candidates must be willing to work flexibly across multiple time zones when required.
• How to apply: Please send CV and cover letter detailing suitability for this role to hr@soidog.org. Short-listed candidates will be notified by email.