Vacancy - Finance Assistant - Strategic Asia Indonesia

Application deadline : Monday, 10 February 2013, 17.00 WIB
Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract (with possible extension)
Duty station : Central Jakarta
Duration : 12 Months (with 3 months probation period)

Job Title:
Finance Assistant, Strategic Asia Indonesia

Mission of Strategic Asia:
Founded in 2007, Strategic Asia provides advisory and facilitation services to governments, private businesses, international organizations, civil society organizations and media groups. Strategic Asia is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with offices in India, Indonesia, and a planned representative office in China. Strategic Asia's mission is to promote cooperation between Asian countries, especially among the largest emerging markets of Asia where many of the most pressing policy and business challenges lie. Strategic Asia works in a variety of fields including food and energy security, regional development and governance reform, investment promotion, foreign policy and trade negotiation, climate change and public private partnerships.

Reports to:
The Finance Assistant will report to the Finance Manager. S/he will also need to report to Directors, Deputy Directors and the Managing Director.

Job Summary:
Support the Finance Manager in recording and retrieving financial details of the company, including maintaining financial records, processing payments, cash handling and salaries.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities: Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.Documents financial transactions by entering account information.Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.Secures financial information by completing data base backups.Maintains financial security by following internal controls.Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Basic areas of knowledge and skills
Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Basic Knowledge of Indonesian Tax Rules, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills.

Qualifications:
The Finance Assistant should have at least a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce. Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Salary and Conditions:
Commensurate with experience.

Recruitment process:
The closing date for this application is Monday, 11 February 2013, 17.00 WIB, after which shortlisted applicants would be invited for an interview in our Jakarta office. You should submit a cover letter (1 page) and CV (2 pages) in a single PDF file to vishnu.nair--at--strategic-asia.com. You should address your cover letter to Mr. Vishnu Nair. In your cover letter, you should show how your personality, education and professional experience make you a good candidate for this role. No phone calls please.
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