Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Vacancy : Finance Manager for Knowledge Sector Initiative Program

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We are currently seeking a FINANCE MANAGER for our Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) program based in Jakarta.
Program Background:
The Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) is a joint initiative of the Government of Indonesia and Australia (through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - DFAT) designed as a unique and holistic approach to support Indonesia's stakeholders promote evidence based policy making. In the first phase of KSI, the focus was on building capacity, relationships, networks and systems as key knowledge sector assets for strengthening policy making in Indonesia.
Now entering its second phase (2017-2022), the team will consolidate, mobilize and expand these assets to produce, communicate and utilize quality data and knowledge across Indonesia's policy cycle at both national and subnational levels. It will also work across a range of DFAT programs in exchanging and amplifying tools and knowledge for policy produced by these programs.
Further information about The Knowledge Sector Initiative is available at http://www.ksi-indonesia.org/
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The Finance Manager will be mainly accountable for all operational aspects of the finance and procurement policies and compliance, under the direction of Deputy Team Leader. The responsibilities are as follows but are not limited to:
  • Work with the Team Leader to ensure that reporting requirements under the contract with DFAT for program activities are met.
  • Maintain and operate the financial management system on a day to day basis, ensure that data collection are correctly implemented on a timely basis.
  • Manage and monitor budgeting for the all program, in consort closely with related program staff, to ensure the fund disbursement align with the organization work plan.
  • Develop and update regularly financial management system (such as related Program Operating Manuals/ POM) in close collaboration with the Team Leader.
  • Contribute to the preparation of all reports and related briefing as part of DFAT requirements such as Annual Work Plans and Progress Reports.
  • Provide financial management support to Program Leads and other Program staff (including subcontracted staff) in financial management of program activities and reporting.
  • Monitor and control project fund management in order to ensure project finance run with ‘Value for Money’ principle.
  • Monitor and control program financial compliance and financial audit of all program expenditure including grant fund and Maintain all financial data and financial data collection systems.
  • Provide wide procurement direction, guidance, and advice to ensure procurement processes are effective, efficient, and ethical.
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree with 12 years of experience or Master Degree with 9 years of experience, in which includes track record working with development programs (preferably with donor) managing its overall program finances; A finance professional, with excellent financial and budget management skills and experienced that should consist of designing and/or managing finance systems and standard reporting for significant donor initiatives; Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and ability to multitasking with minimum supervision; Mastering the excel program is a must; Work effectively with government and non-government stakeholders; Advanced English speaking and writing skills.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements, and are keen to be part of this exciting program, you are welcome to apply by sending your updated CV and a maximum one-page Statement Letter in English on how and why you think you are suitable for the position to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org. Please indicate the position you are applied for in the email subject.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 10 November 2017

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