Helen Keller International (HKI) Indonesia - Finance Manager

HKI Indonesia
– FINANCE MANAGER
Job Announcement
 
Helen Keller International (HKI) is an international non-governmental
organization whose mission is to save the sight and lives of the most
vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of
blindness and malnutrition. We do this by establishing programs based on
evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Established in 1915, HKI
maintains its Headquarters in New York City, with Regional Offices in Senegal
and Phnom Penh to support 22 country offices in Africa and Asia.


We are currently seeking a Finance Manager who will be responsible for
tracking the financial progress and implementation of all activities of Helen
Keller International in Indonesia. Since the 1970s,
HKI Indonesia has been working to establish sustainable evidence-based
approaches to enhance health and nutrition, improve education for the disabled,
and expand access to eye health services for Indonesians, particularly women
and children. HKI’s programs are integrated at all levels of the government
health and education structure by helping to develop its human resources and
infrastructure, conduct needs assessments, analyze local context to inform
program design and implementation, train personnel, provide basic equipment and
medicines, deliver services if needed, and monitor program progress and
evaluate program impact.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
Report
Directly to:      HKI Indonesia Country
Director.
Direct the Work of:    HKI Finance Staff and Liaise with Office
Coordinator and Program Managers.
Collaborate with:       HKI Asia Pacific Regional Staff; HKI HQ
Finance and Program Departments; Governmental, International and Non-Governmental
Organizations.

MAJOR TASKS AND
ACTIVITIES:

Overall Management and
Leadership
·       Manage
Finance Staff and support Program Management staff to achieve the objectives
agreed to in grants and contracts for HKI Indonesia projects.
·       As
part of the Indonesia Senior Management Team, assist in the development of
strategic plans to further the overall mission and specific programs of HKI
that meet the evolving needs and conditions in Indonesia.
·       Represent
HKI in meetings with Indonesian Government officials, international donor
agencies, and national technical advisory groups, especially at meetings related
to finance and grants.
·       With
the Program Managers, ensure up-to-date information on all financial aspects of
programs.

Financial Management
·       Ensure
that financial reports are submitted to HKI Headquarters and donors as required
by project agreements.
·       Submit
financial information as requested by external audiences to the Asia Pacific
Regional Office and key Headquarters staff for review and approval before
release.
·       Work
with the Indonesia Country Director, HKI Regional Office and HQ to manage the
development of annual field budgets for Indonesia projects.
·       Oversee
the preparation of financial reports so that they comply with grant or contract
agreements.
·       Ensure
compliance with, and timely submission of, financial reports within the
guidelines established by HKI and its donors.
·       Assist
the Indonesia Country Director to strengthen the capacity of the Finance staff.

Marketing &
Fundraising
·       Contribute
to the generation of concept papers, proposals, budget development and other
information as needed for submission to donors and others for fundraising and
marketing purposes.

Skills/Knowledge
Required:
·       Bachelor’s
degree and at least ten years’ experience in accounting and/or financial
management or in a closely related field.
·       Previous
financial management experience with a non-governmental organization or similar
entity.
·       Experience
in analyzing and improving financial management systems.
·       Demonstrated experience and skills in budget
development and monitoring.
·       Knowledge
of USAID rules and regulations would be a plus.
·       Good oral and written English language skills.
·       Computer
literate in the use of word-processing, spreadsheet, accounting software
(ACCPAC or QuickBooks) and local area networking.

DISCLAIMER:
The
information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

TO APPLY:
Qualified
candidates should submit their CVs and a one-page cover letter in the body of
their e-mail stating why they want to work for Helen Keller International and
why they are qualified for this position to: hkihr@hki.orgnoting the job title in the subject line, “HKI
Indonesia Finance Manager.” Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All
applications should be received by 30 June 2013.