Finance Country Referent - Indonesia
Finance Country Referent
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia
Full time position, Permanent Employment
Travel / Field : 5% (adHoc)
PUR Description
PUR is a global, impact-focused B-Corp specializing in the development of environmental restoration projects, known as 'nature-based solutions' (NbS). Since 2008, we have been helping the world’s largest organizations meet their ESG targets, reduce their environmental footprint, and regenerate the ecosystems they depend on across complex supply chains. Having developed over 45 projects in more than 30 countries, PUR is recognized as both a pioneer and leader in a sector that is now at the forefront of global efforts to address the ongoing climate and biodiversity crisis.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to fostering and operationalizing insetting strategies—interventions by companies within their own value chains designed to reduce GHG emissions while creating positive impacts for communities, landscapes, and ecosystems. By championing this insetting approach, we aim to create a holistic range of benefits that extend beyond ecological restoration, encompassing social and economic dimensions through enhanced agricultural yields and resilience to climate change-induced stresses, among others.
One of the distinctive features of our work is our ability to tailor projects to the specific needs of different regions and communities. By recognizing the unique characteristics of each ecosystem and the cultural context of the communities involved, we ensure our initiatives are contextually relevant and have a meaningful and sustainable impact. All our projects are developed in close collaboration with local actors, including cooperatives, NGOs, governments, and corporations. Today, we employ 200 staff across 16 countries with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto.
Industry Description
PUR operates within the dynamic and rapidly evolving sector of environmental consultancy services and nature-based solutions markets. These markets are closely linked with the voluntary carbon markets (VCM) when NbS projects produce carbon credits that can be traded on the VCM. The NbS market has recently gained traction as society recognizes the invaluable services provided by nature and the need to preserve, restore, and harness these services to mitigate and adapt to environmental challenges. To be considered a nature-based solution, projects must effectively address real societal challenges and offer strong environmental, economic, and social benefits for local communities.
Market KPIs:
If combined with deep decarbonization efforts, NbS projects could provide up to 30% of the mitigation needed to limit global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2023).
NbS project credits make up the largest volumes of carbon credits available in the VCM and continue to attract the most investment, with $9 billion invested between 2020 and 2022 (Sylvera, 2023).
In 2021, the VCM was estimated to be worth $2 billion, four times its 2020 value. By 2030, the market is expected to reach $10 to $40 billion (BCG, 2022).
5,307 companies have set science-based targets—a 4.2x increase since 2022—and are a significant driver of demand within the NbS and VCM markets (SBTi, 2024).
To meet their SBTi targets and mitigate their climate-risk exposure, organizations around the world will need to invest in the type of projects PUR develops. Today, very few market players have a proven track record in NbS project implementation, and PUR is therefore well-positioned to benefit from the market’s expansion.
PUR is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to oversee finance activities and administrative documentation processes in Indonesia, ensuring financial compliance, operational efficiency, and proper documentation for entity operations and due diligence requirements.
Role Description & Reporting Structure.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Country Referent to manage financial processes, procurement, office administration and compliance for our Indonesia operations. This role reports to the Region Finance & Admin Manager. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in finance, accounting, and office management, as well as cross-department team working capacity. The successful candidate will undertake finance tasks related to controlling, treasury, accounting, etc., while ensuring smooth administrative operations.
This position involves close collaboration with the Central Finance Team in France, regional Finance team and Operation teams in Asia, external accountants and vendors. The ideal candidate should have experience in finance and operational skills and experience within a structured corporate environment.
Summary of Responsibilities
Finance
Execute core financial operations including procurement, payments, accounting, and vendor/consultant management in multiple geographies.
Manage the full cycle of procurement-to-payment (P2P) on the internal ERP: creating Purchase Orders (POs), processing bills, and ensuring accurate accounting entries.
Support budget creation and detailed BvA analysis at country level.
Close monitor and manage cash flow for Indonesia Entity with Regional and Central Finance team.
Manage external finance partners for formal book-keeping, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.
Maintain external relations with local Indonesian vendors, banks, related government offices and finance partners.
Coordinate and support yearly closing, audit and tax filing and ensure compliance to local laws and regulations.
Support financial data consolidation and reporting for Finance and Operations teams.
Act as the primary point of contact in Indonesia for both the Regional and Central Finance teams.
Ensure project-related POs, payments, and budget tracking comply with company policies.
Conduct monthly meetings with Operations team to review financial transactions and compliance.
Documentation & Process Management.
Create, coordinate, and consolidate administrative documentation related to entity operations, and for internal analysis, client due diligence
We are looking for someone with:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in finance and administration (or office management), preferably within a multi-project or program-based environment.
Strong financial analysis skills, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting and BvA analysis.
Experience in project-specific financial tasks, incl. creating project Pos, managing project bills and payments, reviewing contracts for financial clauses and processing cash advances and reimbursements
Knowledge of Indonesian tax regulations and corporate financial compliance.
Experience with financial software and ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
Advanced competency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for financial analysis and reporting.
Strong analysis skills with experience in preparing and consolidating financial data.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Strong organizational abilities.
Proactive approach to problem-solving with ability to anticipate needs and identify solutions before issues escalate.
Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team player with excellent communication and organizational skills to work with global Finance and Operations teams.
Familiarity with multinational corporate environments is preferred.
Knowledge of Transfer Pricing is an advantage.
Professional fluency in English and Bahasa is required.
This is a hybrid position based in Jakarta, Indonesia
Recruitment process
Applications must be sent in English !
HR interview
Interview with Hiring Manager (Regional Admin and Finance Manager)
Interview with HQ Finance Team
Interview with Regional Manager (if needed)
Team fit (if needed)
References Check
At PUR, we strive to build inclusive teams and an equitable workplace where our employees feel respected, supported, and empowered. As a global company operating across six continents, we recognize that diversity in the workplace is essential to achieving our mission.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other aspect that makes them unique.
PUR is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you require accommodation or consideration throughout the interview process, let us know, and we will do our best to support you.