Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for
children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight
for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential. We work
together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the
world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in
their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised
1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before,
through programs in health, nutrition, education, protection and child
rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
By mid-2013 most of our international programs will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Save the Children has worked in Indonesia since 1976 to promote health and nutrition, education, child protection, livelihoods, and emergency preparedness and response. Save the Children has grown enormously in the country and today we operate in 13 provinces across Indonesia. Our program in Indonesia has made significant progress at the national policy level. Currently Save the Children immediately need for an experienced staff to be part of our support team and will be based in Jakarta.
The position we are looking for:
By mid-2013 most of our international programs will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Save the Children has worked in Indonesia since 1976 to promote health and nutrition, education, child protection, livelihoods, and emergency preparedness and response. Save the Children has grown enormously in the country and today we operate in 13 provinces across Indonesia. Our program in Indonesia has made significant progress at the national policy level. Currently Save the Children immediately need for an experienced staff to be part of our support team and will be based in Jakarta.
The position we are looking for:
Accountant (code: Acc Jkt) – 1 post, based in Jakarta
Responsible for timely and accurate closing and submission of all financial reporting of Save the Children International, Indonesia Country Office. Job holder will directly reporting to Finance & Budget Manager in Jakarta This includes keeping documentation on files for soft copy and hard copy records.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure to establish Save the Children International finance policies, procedures and accounting controls.
- Ensure accuracy of budget codes, account codes, awards’ life period.
- Ensure monthly transactions fully reviewed and posted to Agresso Finance Management System.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual schedules with its supporting schedules as per requirement in timely manner.
- Conduct regular analyze on financial schedules and take action appropriately.
- Ensure completeness of supporting documents and approval to finance hardcopy voucher before filing.
- Assist Finance and Budget Manager to follow up any audit findings.
- Facilitates internal audits in collaboration with the internal auditor and provide assistance in external audits.
- Supervise the filing finance documents in an orderly and secure manner.
Occasional Significant Duties
- Together with Finance and Budget Manager, provide advanced skills training to staff in the areas of accounting.
- Support audit visit needs are well coordinated and all financial information required by the auditors is promptly provided.
- Providing special reports as requested in relation to the financial business or Country Office.
- Significant other duties as assigned by Finance and Budget Manager.
Child Safety Policy (CSP) Responsibility
- Participating to comply with CSP.
- Respond appropriately to all CSP concerns expressed or discovered.
Special Requirements:Education: Bachelor University Degree in accounting or finance field. Other professional qualification is an advantage.
Skill and Experiences:
Skill and Experiences:
- Minimum 4 years working experience in Finance & Accounting department with at least 3 years experience working experience with (International) NGO.
- Experience in finance report review.
- Skilled in finance and accounting system, Agresso FMS is preferable.
- Ability to analyse multi-funded awards.
- Ability to work independently without considerable day to day support.
- Concern for detail with analytical thinking.
- Proven track of supporting finance team in remote locations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skill, personal and interpersonal.
- Strong written and verbal English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Excellent knowledge of computer program (Excel, spreadsheets, MS Power Point).
Updated CV and application letter should be sent to Recruitment.Indonesia@savethechildren.org
Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format: code of the position <…> - your name <…>.
Closing date for application is 5 (five) working days after this advertisement or up to 21 June 2013
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
All recruitment practices and procedures reflect SC’s commitment to protecting children from abuse
