Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial

Finance Assistant Consultant

Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial is an Indonesian organization affiliated with Hivos, born out of an active collaboration between Netherlands based Hivos and several like-minded Indonesian academics and civil society leaders who subscribe to the values and mission of Hivos. The purpose is to promote humanist values in the social, health, and cultural fields which is defined in terms of the ability for each individual to assess and decide independently and responsibly, the right to freedom, dignity and a passion to create a just and tolerant society.

Yayasan Humanis seeks qualified candidates for the position of Finance Assistant Consultant.

Creative Youth for Tolerance (CREATE) program aims to improve pluralism and tolerance in schools using art and cultural-based approaches. Art experiences can bring excitement and give pleasant and relaxing experiences. Art makes it easier for someone to accept different expressions of themselves and makes them understand different perspectives of their surroundings more easily. Students in high school age are in a phase of developing competence, self-identity, and seeking affirmation, amidst the dynamics of virtual and social interaction that mingle between good information and hate speech. Therefore, abilities to filter and sort out information as well as to respond to the information appropriately are needed. Students participating in the program are expected to have the ability to think critically, have an understanding of social inclusion and apply it in everyday life, including when socializing with their peers. In this development environment, the role of parents, teachers, and other educational communities is needed to support the progress of student competencies.

AIM OF THE JOB

The Financial Assistant administers the donor contracts in Yayasan Hivos database system and manages the related cash flow and reporting schedules. S/he supports to prepare the financial accounting records and contributes to the overall functioning of the financial system.

Finance Assistant report to Finance Controller in Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial. In implementing the Finance Assistant also works closely with the USAID Create Finance Officer which focus on compliance regarding donor requirements in the process: results, budget and deployment of contract implementation.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Financial management

  1. Checking all payment vouchers have requisite approvals and backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy and full compliance with Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial and USAID regulations.
  2. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of all financial transactions.
  3. Assisting the Finance Officer in reviewing the staff travel liquidations based on Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial and donor policy.
  4. Assisting Financial Officer in preparing and coordination of audit process.
  5. Assisting the preparation of monthly and annually tax report related to the project.

B. Grant administration and closely monitor

  1. Supporting the Finance Officer in monitoring project budget to ensure fund availability for the project.
  2. Assisting the project team in preparing the required documents to invoice donor for each milestone.
  3. Assisting the Finance Officer in carrying out partner organizations’ assessment and capacity building to the partner organizations.
  4. Supporting the Finance Officer in carrying out expenditure verifications to the partner organizations.
  5. Maintain ledger for project staff travel advances.
  6. Ensures back up documentation is uploaded to the relevant system both in USAID and Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial.
  7. Maintain finance filling system for the project (both soft and hard files).
  8. Ensuring project staff timesheet are available monthly.
  9. Ensuring all office equipment purchased by project are registered, maintained and handed over as required by donors.

C. Others

  1. Supporting Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial office finance team as required.
  2. Carrying out other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Consultant Finance Assistant must comply with the following qualifications:

  • Relevant education level of working and thinking.
  • Relevant work experience: minimum 3 year.
  • Expertise in accounting and working with external customers.
  • Work experience in international environment and financial project management.
  • Knowing and having experience with USAID regulations, especially in managing financial transactions.
  • Expertise in accounting system/software.
  • Capable at making TOR.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a CV/resume also Consultant Rate Information to [email protected]   no later than 25 May 2022 with “Consultant FA” as the subject of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more information about Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial please visit https://humanis.foundation

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