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Opportunity with Chemonics International: Finance Manager, Indonesian

Scope of Work
Finance Manager
 
I. Overview
Chemonics International was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms  providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives  financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
 
II. Position Name
Finance Manager
 
III. General Responsibilities
 
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the financial accounting operations of the project field transactions in compliance with USAID regulations and the contract signed by USAID and Chemonics.
 
The Finance Manager will at all times adhere to and act according to the Chemonics Professional Code of Ethics (“Living Our Values”) and will make the principles of the Code a part of the project’s culture and standard operating procedures.
 
The Finance Manager will also ensure that professional and transparent relationships are maintained with all project staff, project partners, donors, counterparts, vendors, and others with whom he interacts, throughout the life of the project.
 
IV. Specific Duties
·        Work closely with Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, and Office Manager, and the Chemonics home office PMU and finance department on financial management issues.
·        Train and manage the work of project bookkeepers.
·        Ensure the project practices abide by US government generally accepted accounting procedures, USAID procedures, and Indonesian law.
·        Work with bookkeepers and other project staff to prepare proper financial documentation, and accurately process expenditures for monthly invoicing to USAID.
·        Liaise with the local bank, reconcile monthly bank statements, and verify all deposits and withdrawals.
·        Collect and review timesheets and process payroll, tax withholding, Jamsostek and all applicable benefits on a timely basis each month.
·        Work with tax consultant in managing and monitoring project accounts.
·        Work closely with Office Manager, Procurement Manager, and Special Activities Fund(SAF)/Grants Manager to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and procedures, and provide guidance as needed in the processing of Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption for the project.
·        Work closely with the Training Coordinator/Specialist to ensure compliance and provide guidance as needed for the proper documentation and coding of training costs.
·        Assist outside auditors (as necessary) at year end.
·        Fulfill other financial management functions as required.
·        All other administrative tasks as designated by the Chief of Party.
 
  
V. Qualifications  
 
·        Minimum holding Bachelor Decree,from Accounting or Business Administration,  relevant field, Master’s preferred from reputable university.
·        at least 5-7 years financial management experience with large-scale international projects.
·        Extensive familiarity with USG generally accepted accounting procedures.
·        Familiarity with ABACUS accounting system used by Chemonics International is preferrable
·        Proven experience working with USAID-funded projects.
·        Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia required.
·        Strong inter-personal and communication skills are desired.
 
VI. Reporting
 
The Finance Manager will report directly to the Chief of Party. She/he will prepare regular oral and written progress reports that demonstrate the status of project financial operations, as well as other reports as required.
 
While the Finance Manager reports to the Chief of Party, he/she is expected to work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party, who will review the monthly financial reports before they are submitted to the Chief of Party.
 
As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Finance Manager will be expected to coordinate work with other technical, managerial and administrative C4J staff, as per direction from the Chief of Party.
 
Interested applicants for this position are requested to send a cover letter and resume to us.chemonics@gmail.com no later than 30 March 2014. Please indicate the position in the subject line.  Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries.