OXFAM Vacancy: Finance Officer, based in Jakarta

OXFAM who are we?

OXFAM INTERNATIONAL VISION:
Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty: a world in which people
can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and
assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world in which all
human beings are valued and treated equally.


Oxfam in Indonesia
By 2015, an integrated Oxfam programme, with a strong voice based on its
collaboration with an extensive network of partners, will have made
lasting changes in the lives of 20 million poor and vulnerable people by
influencing changes in policy and practice amongst the most influential
decision makers in the country.

Oxfam Indonesia has the vision that people in Indonesia will live
equitably and free from injustice of poverty, enjoy their rights, and are
resilient in times of disasters. By 2020, 2.5 million women and men in
Indonesia are empowered to overcome poverty, vulnerability and inequality.

Be part of a dynamic working environment and a team player with a real
commitment to gender equality and International aid and development
background. This post will be based in Jakarta for fixed term contract 12
months with possible extension.
* Finance Officer (code: FO)

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer will
provide support the programme with operational finance related to the
implementation of the related projects. She/he will make close
coordination with Program Manager, MEL Coordinator, Program Partnership
Coordinator, Project Admin Support Officer (PASO).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assist Project Manager with the financial management of the Indonesia
projects
Overall responsibility for the implementation of financial systems and
control. This includes training and briefings for all staff on
procedures and ensuring that financial systems are adhered to by all
levels of personnel and comply with the International Division Finance and
Indonesia Finance Procedures
Oversee the finance operations this includes: payment processes;
maintenance of cash and bank books; submission of on-line accounting
returns to the regional center; production of timely management
information
Manage the security of cash, namely cash forecasting, transfer,
transportation and storage. This includes preparing cash forecast and
submitting requests for top-ups
Provide management with a statement of expenditure against budget on all
programmes on a regular basis and that will assist project planning and
deliver
Assist with the transactional and reporting aspects of the financial
management systems of the relief program
Prepare financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
To work with logistics and office admin staff to ensure that vulnerable
and fixed assets are treated in adherence to Finance’s minimum standards
Overall responsible for partner financial system and control This
includes conducting partner financial assessment and building capacity of
partners to comply with Oxfam GB’s standard.
To build the capacity of programme staff to be able to perform regular
financial monitoring
Communicate with local external contacts, such as the bank and suppliers

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Bachelor degree in Finance and Accounting or education to part qualified
level with proven accounting experience
Minimal 2 years working experience in similar role & responsibility
Have passion to gender equality and women rights
High level of numeracy with proven experience of ability to pay attention
to detail
Computer literacy - good working knowledge of spreadsheets essential and
previous experience of working with on line accounting systems required.
Ability to prioritize own workload, to work independently and to work to
deadlines.
Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be
flexible in demanding situations.
Good communication skills - verbal and written – English and Indonesian.
Good knowledge or experience in managing sub grants, donor rules &
regulation

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, kindly send your
complete application to jakarta@oxfam.org.uk and mention the code of the
position title (FO) on the subject of the email.

The closing date: December 25th, 2017
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

We encourage women and people with disability to apply

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