The Institution of the Human Resources Development and Studies (Lakpesdam) is an entity affiliated with
Nadhlatul Ulama (NU) and was established by Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) on 7 April 1985
in conjunction with the 61st NU anniversary in Jakarta bringing the vision to become a trusted facilitator
and think-tank in strengthening conducive environment toward the realization of free and fair society that
respect human rights based on the basic Islamic values of ahlus sunnah wal jama’ah.
Through the direction of the PBNU, Lakpesdam has reached out to religious leaders and activists to promote
peace, tolerance, and civic participation among diverse communities and held on to their mission among
others mainstreaming the practice of moderate and inclusive aswaja an-nahdliyyah values to strengthen the
order of life in a just and dignified society; Strengthening public policies in local, national, and international
planning based on data and strategic studies; Empowering people to be responsive to social changes;
Empowering knowledge and resources towards strengthening organizational programs, developing science,
and empowering people in a sustainable manner; Strengthening the capacity of Lakpesdam specifically and
NU in generally to become independent, transparent, and accountable organizations.
The organization will start an upcoming program to contribute towards inclusive democracy in Indonesia
that will ensure more women, children and minority groups can benefit from Indonesia’s social, political
and economic opportunities. The program is supported by foreign government grants funding. In connection
with the implementation of this program, the organization opens vacancies for program implementing staff
as follows.
Position Description
– Title : Finance and Accounting Assistant
– Location : Jakarta
– Classification : Openly Recruited Staff
– Report to : Project Finance & Administration Manager
– Direct Report : N/A
Job Type & duration of Contract : Full-time staff, initial contract for one year with potential extension
Deadline for application : July 13, 2023
Term of Employment
This position is for an initial period of 1 year, after which the position will be evaluated subject to
continuation of the project and organization needs and regular performance review.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Project Finance and Admin Manager, the Finance & Accounting Assistant is responsible
for managing a program budgets, maintain financial transaction records, and budget monitoring. This
position ensures compliance with financial and reporting terms of donor awards and attend to all
correspondence about program budgets. Develop and implement systems and/or tools to promote
compliance with donor requirements for finance, liaising with Project Finance and Admin Manager to
anticipate and address donor compliance issues that may affect project implementation and ensure full
compliance with donor regulations. Support Project Finance and Admin Manager in managing the program
budget, in keeping coordination with other finance officers to develop systems, protocols, and tools related
to program budgets and internal and/or external audits.
Functional Relationship
Develop and maintain effective working communication with the following:
Internal:
– Works closely with the Project Finance and Admin Manager and program staff.
– Occasional duties assigned by the Koordinator Pelaksana Harian
External:
– Vendors/Contractors
– Donors
– Partners
– Occasional contact with external/internal auditors.
Roles and Responsibilities
Finance and Accounting:
– Providing support to the Finance and Administration unit;
– Prepare payments, bank transfers and do the bank transactions through processing transactions,
issuing checks, and updating ledgers, budgets, etc.;
– Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies;
– General accounting tasks, including reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts and
general ledger of the program, preparing journal entries, preparing monthly closing and financial
reports, preparing account/bank reconciliations using organization accounting systems and tools;
– Prepare invoice to the projects procurement for goods and services and cost share;
Settle amounts due, or recover outstanding receivables;
– Maintain good records management of program finance and accounting;
– Work closely with Project Finance and Admin Manager in preparing the program budget and
overseeing accurate project spending projections.
Administrative:
– Performing basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, recording project correspondence, etc.
– Ensure proper and complete documentation and filing of all accounting related documents;
– Handling communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person;
– Perform other duties as assigned by Project Finance and Admin Manager and Koordinator Pengurus Harian.
Competencies
Education and Experience:
Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum of 2 years of relevant work
experience.
Qualifications and Technical Skill:
– Ability to prepare and maintain the full set of accounts;
– Knowledge and experience with accounting software (preferably for non-profit);
– Ability in oral and written English and Bahasa Indonesia;
– Proficient in Microsoft Excel;
– Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills;
– Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive;
– Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
Remuneration:
A lump sum monthly salary will be provided commensurate with the qualification and experience, and
consulted to the budget rates.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application to recruitment@lakpesdam.or.id by July 13, 2023, at 05:00 PM
Jakarta time. Please write “Finance and Accounting Assistant – your name” in the subject of the e-mail.
The application should include (i) a cover letter, and, (ii) a CV or Statement of Qualifications which
summarizes the applicant’s suitability for the position based on the above qualification criteria.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
LAKPESDAM NU PROMOTES AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND
MINORITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
