Finance Officer - From Floating Farm to Table (FF2T) Project - Asmat
Provide accurate financial bookkeeping for FF2T Project.
Overview
Provide accurate financial bookkeeping for FF2T Project.
You have:
- Minimum 2 years' experience as bookkeeper; working in accounting, financial management & admin works, experience in working with NGO is an advantage.
- Native – Bahasa Indonesia, English, passive (reporting).
- Diploma, Bachelor degree in accounting or Management.
- Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially in Microsoft Excel.
- Having basic understanding of design, monitoring and evaluation.
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
This position is responsible to do accurate financial bookkeeping to provide quality technical support for the accountant in implementing Asmat Floating Market to Table Project financial process and ensure its alignment with financial policies and standard. Provide good bookkeeping for Finance &Accounting process in zone, therefore he/she is fully responsible to prepare journal and review transaction (not limited to advance and EER staff) including responding to client inquiries and verifying the allowable and unallowable cost in accordance with the established accounting standards and FFM WVI policy.
About From Floating Farm to Table (FF2T) Project : WVI gandeng Korea tingkatkan ketahanan pangan masyarakat adat di Asmat Wahana Visi Indonesia Luncurkan Program Ketahanan Pangan di Asmat
Strategy Development & Planning
Provide input on related resource needed, especially financial data, for development of Project Design, Annual Operating Plan and project budget.
Support accountant to provide training to community groups in simple bookkeeping, financial management and feasibility studies as needed.
Provide technical support for accountant to follow-up audit findings.
Resource Acquisition & Management/ Engagement/Project Management
- Provide technical support for accountant in preparing quality financial report so it could be used for strategic decision making of Project implementation.
Capacity Building/ Technical works
- Providing detail data to support Project team in terms of reviewing under/over spend and provide suggestion for better financial performance.
Accountability & Quality Assurance
Ensure that all financial documents are properly filed.
Review receipt, and other financial documents to make sure that they are met the standard.
Prepare data for financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
Protect all organization assets by implementing asset documentation, monitor its used and insured it as needed. Update fixed asset list (incl. maintain fixed asset number, sticker, etc), and prepare fixet asset report per AP.
Responsible as “invoice sender” and Central Receiver in ProVision process and make sure that communication with Shared Service Center in Manila are being followed up timely and accurately.
Review EER and Advance request from AP staff according to FFM and applicable LOA.
Prepare monthly aging report / reconcile (Tax, prepaid, accrued, etc) incl. Advance to grant’s partner.
Prepare all daily journal voucher & coding, prepare data import related with DVL or GEMS, & manage document filling for Project’s transaction.
Ensure all invoice of transaction are original with supporting document attached in accordance with FFM on reviewing EER staff.
Ensure all settlement advance staff received should be review maximum 24 hours with office hour.
Provide close coordination in managing day to day documents filling for each Province (implementation area) inline with finance, accounting, and procurement transactions
N****etworking & Coordination
Communicate effectively WVIDN’ identity, mission, vision, values and our approach to work in ways that is contextually appropriate and clear.
Support accountant in managing effective daily relationships and networks with various development partners as negotiated with Project Coordinator/AP Manager; and with vendors and suppliers.
Coordinate to others finance project or related Project staff
Ensure staff advance manage accordingly especially follow up and notification to staff for settlement accordance with FFM.
Management & Leadership
Develop and manage annual performance agreement
Submits periodical/ monthly accomplishment report
Build and maintain positive spirit of working in team with other staff in respective unit and department
Provide Christian value and support to enrich the organization's life, faith, Christian commitments and ministry to the disadvantaged children and communities we seek to serve.
Be a role model and inspiration in managing work, communication and relationship with internal staff and external parties.
Manage all risks related to Finance on project according to organization policies, guidelines, and standard. This includes risks in fraud, safeguarding, and other related risks.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification
Diploma, Bachelor degree in accounting or Management
Required Professional Experience
Min.2 years’ experience as bookkeeper; working in accounting, financial management & admin works, experience in working with NGO is an advantage.
Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially in Microsoft Excel.
Having basic understanding of design, monitoring and evaluation
Required Language(s)
Native – Bahasa Indonesia, English, passive (reporting)
Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications
Responsive and responsible person.
Have knowledge about Finance/ procurement of goods/ policy standart.
Familiar with WV business process and accountability. Preferably more than 3 years working experience with AP in supporting position is an advantage
Safeguarding Policy
WVI implements a Safeguarding Policy as a form of our commitment to protect children and adult beneficiaries. WVI has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WVI work and WVI also participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS).
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with financial reporting and how it contributed to project outcomes? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to analyze and present financial data effectively. | Highlight specific examples where your reporting led to improved financial decision-making. |
| How have you managed bookkeeping in a previous role? | This question is aimed at understanding your hands-on experience and approach to bookkeeping tasks. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective communication with finance staff and stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to follow up on an audit finding. What steps did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that all financial documents meet established standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your approach to training community groups in financial management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle stress and deadlines, especially during financial reporting periods? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the biggest challenge in financial bookkeeping for projects like FF2T? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |