FINANCIAL ADVISOR/INDONESIAN SCIENCE FUND
Palladium
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- International Development
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- Impact Investment
- Training and Events
Palladium is seeking a short-term Financial
Advisor to support the development of the Indonesian Science Fund, based
on Jakarta. The initial assignment for this position is for six
months,
with a possibility for an extension for an additional six months.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Indonesian Science Fund,
Dana Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (DIPI) was officially launched on
March 30, 2016. This new organization has been established under the
Indonesian Academy of Sciences (Akademi Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia--AIPI),
as an independent mechanism to directly
fund scientists and engineers to produce world –class research. It
establishes a procedure to fund multi-year grants on a variety of
scientific topics, which will be awarded based on merit-based procedures
and a system of peer review.
The
establishment of the Indonesian Science Fund has been supported by the
Governments of Indonesia, United States, Australia
and Great Britain. USAID/Indonesia is supporting the establishment of
this new fund with technical advisers to help create long-term
sustainable procedures to ensure the stability and sustainability of
this new organization.
The
Financial Adviser will support the Indonesian Science Fund, which was
newly-established in February 2016. Under the direction
of the Executive Director of The Indonesian Science Fund, the Advisor
will help to develop a sound foundation of financial management policies
and procedures for this fledgling organization.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree required – Accounting, Business or related subject, or demonstration of equivalent knowledge and skills.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial operations.
- Fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
- Excellent presentation and communications skills (oral and written).
- Excellent skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee planning and budgeting, internal controls, and financial reporting systems; implement policies, procedures and systems that reflect current best financial practices; and set the tone for integrity in financial management.
- Plan, direct, and control the organization’s overall financial plans and policies, accounting practices, and relationships with lending institutions and the financial community.
- Oversee the full accounting and budgeting cycles, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations and policies and the maintenance of appropriate internal controls.
- Provide strategic consultation and representation to leadership on financial issues including financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue and expense analysis.
- Establish and maintain financial records systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, government cost principles, and regulations.
- Develop, implement, interpret, and coordinate the application of Financial Accountability Guidelines, finance, accounting, billing, and audit procedures.
- Assist in the development of financial information system which is integrated with the grant management system.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports; presents recommendations for programmatic and fiscal changes to management and leadership.
- Serve as respected and trusted adviser to the Executive Director
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience and salary history
OPEN PERIOD: June 20 – 30, 2016
POSITION INFORMATION: An initial 6-month contract to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with a possibility
of an additional 6-month extension.
HOW TO APPLY: To respond to this position, please send your resume (no longer than 6 pages) and cover letter
to recruitment@bantuproject.net, with the title of the position in the subject line of your email.
To view the complete job description please go to: CLICK HERE
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
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