RIKOLTO INDONESIA JOB VACANCIES 2025
Rikolto in Indonesia, located in Denpasar, Bali Province is the regional branch of Rikolto, an international NGO with more than 40 years’ experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America committed to developing sustainable agriculture value chains and food systems.
Rikolto runs programmes in 15 countries worldwide through eight regional offices. We’re a close-knit network of accessible and knowledgeable colleagues, willing to share experience and eager to inspire others. We are currently looking for a professional for the position of: FINANCE MANAGER, Based in Denpasar, Bali Province
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Manager responsible for the overall management of financial and accounting services of the Rikolto Indonesia Program and oversees the work of all Finance team by motivating the team to support and facilitate the activities of all programme sectors, while ensuring strict compliance with Rikolto and donor policies. Distributes the financial resources of Rikolto, responsible for the budget planning and follow up, and supports the regional management team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best operational decisions for the Rikolto Indonesia.
S/he will be responsible to develop and improve the finance management with relevant financial information, provide analysis for decision-making in close coordination with Head of Operations; ensuring accurate and timely financial information for quality program implementation. In the aspect of project proposal, the Finance Manager leads in budget development in close collaboration with all programme and not limited with respective actors and donors as needed.
Financial Management
Objective 1: Implementation of Finance Strategy at Country level
- Ensure adequate compliance with Rikolto’s financial policies, procedures, donor, and government regulations.
- Take an active role in the development of the annual programme and operation budget, , this include project proposals budget, and other business development and planning budget documents.
- Develop and improve guidance, include recommendation to the finance team and partners on areas involving finance, accounting and budget.
- As required, involve and contribute to the new initiatives for the better performance of Finance Management of Rikolto at Global and Regional level
Objective 2 : Proper functioning and implementation of finance operational/administration and associated system
- Review, update and/or formulate, and implement appropriate financial management system that is consistent with the required internal controls and ethical standards for accurate tracking, recording and reporting of financial information to management, donors, and other parties
- Ensure the proper functioning and implementation of Rikolto’s finance and accounting system, budget system, cash management system and other financial systems and tools at country level.
- Monitor, analyze and report financial transactions and their impact on budgets and cash forecast; and ensure that regular feedback mechanism is implemented and appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner to ensure financial services meet and support the overall program and operationals goals.
- Interact with and encourage cooperation from other programme managers to reach a common commitment toward financial stewardship.
- Lead and produce good quality of financial reports according to Rikolto and donor’s timeline and requirements.
Objective 3 : Effective Management of team and its functions at Country level
- Supervision and management of all direct reports (daily management and appraisal of performance); this include train and provide guidance to finance team to maintain high level of performance and positive work attitude.
- Be responsible for the good quality of Finance department performance
- Promoting the commitment to Rikolto’s values and inform the Head of Operations in case of frauds or any violation of the policy.
Objective 4: Partnership guidance and policy are well implemented
- Ensure that all partners understand the finance and reporting procedures of Rikolto by providing training and guidance on financial management
- Support Programme team in developing and implementing finance administration for Farmer Organization and other Partners/Collaborators of Rikolto (i.e : guide and support in expenditure management and financial reporting)
- Ensure the financial reports of partners are correct and well reported according to Rikolto financial guidance; not limited to review the performance of partner in the aspect of budget use.
Objective 5 : Representing Rikolto Indonesia and linkage with related finance sectors/institution
- Representing as the finance focal point of Rikolto Indonesia with related stakeholders in relation with finance aspect
- Building network and liaise with relevant actors (banks, finance institutions, working group, tax office/consultant, etc)
Audits
- In collaboration with Rikolto global and/or respective donors, lead the audit process and the finance team provide accurate and timely inputs into the program and project audits.
- Ensure timely closure of audit recommendations; document and ensure discussion and preparation of a plan of action.
- Ensure that corrective measures are taken on audit recommendations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
- Master / bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years experience managing the finance department of a medium to large sized organization with various international grants.
- Good knowledge of financial software
- Ability to lead and provide the effective supervision of personnel in multi-cultural setting
- Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills; Ability to work independently
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and other appropriate software)
- Strong English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
PERSONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and management skills
- Excellent independent judgment and trustworthy as key element
- Detail oriented, inquisitive and analytical
- Flexible and easily adaptable to change and difficult conditions
- Ability to work in and promote a team environment/concept
How to Apply:
Please submit by e-mail your letter of interest, most recent CV, and minimum salary expectation , by the latest on Friday, 24th January 2025 to recruitment.id@rikolto.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.