Lowongan Finance Manager - American Red Cross

The American Red Cross helps vulnerable people around the world to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies and life-threatening health conditions. It is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and works closely with Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI).

 

Currently the American Red Cross has programs in Aceh, Central Java and West Sumatra, with new programming planned for JABODETABEK, West Java and Central Java. The American Red Cross American Red Cross Program   works with the Indonesia Red Cross (PMI) focuses on four main program areas: Disaster Management, Health, Organizational Development and Water & Sanitation.

 

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position, as described below:

 

 

FINANCE MANAGER

 

 

 

The position is based in Jakarta with an expectation to travel 10-15% of the time. This position offers a competitive compensation package with 12 months contract (extendable) and opportunity to grow professionally.

 

 

Standard Function Description

 

Under the supervision of the Country Representative and close coordination with Director of Finance in American Red Cross Head Quarters, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the daily operations of the finance function and providing financial expertise in support of the overall program strategy of the Indonesia delegation. The Finance Manager's responsibilities include general accounting controllership, financial management, analysis and reporting, treasury, and associated fiduciary functions of the American Red Cross operations in Indonesia.  The Finance Manager will also provide accounting and financial management capacity building support and technical expertise to PMI (Indonesian Red Cross) in support of its significant programs in Indonesia.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

§  Supervises the maintenance of financial accounts and records; prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as required; 

§  Ensures the proper receipt, safeguarding, disbursement and management of all funds handled by the delegation; reviews, modifies, initiates and implements internal control procedures in coordination with Country Representative and Headquarters; 

§  Coordinates the preparation of the delegation operating budget; reviews budget submissions, monitors expenditures against budget allotments and reports on variances;

§  Ensures that the provisions of the Finance Policies and Procedures Manual issued by the Headquarters are complied with throughout the delegation and are supplemented locally to the extent necessary;

§  Assists and advises program staff and senior management on financial matters; 

§  Serves on delegation committees involving financial matters, including the Contracts Committee and Tender Opening Committee;

§  Responsible for resolving complex problems and providing recommendations to the Country Representative.

§  Ensures compliance with necessary legal and statutory financial reporting in country, recommending change to procedures where required.

§  Provides training and guidance to field and partner finance staff to develop and enhance partner's financial system

§  Performs any other job-related duties as required.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

§  University degree in business administration, finance or accountancy                             

§  At least 5 years experience in finance and accounting at a supervisory level, preferably with an international organization/NGO, or a professional services firm                      

§  Preferably Certified Public Accountant, with Audit experience a plus                

§  INGO and/or Red Cross  experience

§  In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and finance principles, including budget development and financial administration of resources                                  

§  Knowledge of general rules and regulations governing the compliance/regulatory management of grants.                  

§  Demonstrated ability to work with word processing, spreadsheet and accounting software including the creation of reports.                                  

§  Demonstrated experience and skill with financial analysis, reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.                                               

§  Effective verbal and written communication skills, including high-level interpersonal and representational capabilities; fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesian and English essential.

 

 

Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English to hr@amredcross.org, placing the job title in the subject line and label your CV with your name (CV max. 200KB size).  Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted by Sunday, January 22, 2012 after 5pm will not be considered.

 

 

Qualified Women are encouraged to apply