Finance and Operations Assistant

Overview

The LCDI (Low Carbon Development Initiative) project at Oxford Policy Management is currently seeking a Finance and Operations Assistant on a fixed-term basis for 6 months with potential for extension.

The position will be located in Jakarta, Indonesia.

We are an international development consultancy working to improve lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is for fair public policy that benefits both people and the planet.

Through our global network of offices, we work in partnership with national stakeholders and decision makers to research, design, implement and evaluate impactful public policy. We draw on our local and international sector experts to provide the very best evidence-based support. We deliver projects with expert knowledge and experience, and can be relied upon for excellence in all aspects of project delivery.

Position Summary

The purpose of this role is to:

• Support the delivery of the Low Carbon Development Initiative Phase 2 (LCDI2) Programme implemented by OPM, by supporting the Finance & Operation team to run the Programme efficiently and effectively.

Key objectives include:

Provide finance and operational support for LCDI2: be responsible for day-to-day project tasks under the supervision of Programme Finance & Operations Manager or the respective Programme Manager. She/he will maintain accurate financial and accounting records in compliance with OPM and Programme policies and assist with financial reporting, bank reconciliations, or other related duties.

Key Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Behaviours

• Pre-existing right to work in Indonesia, based in Jakarta or in its vicinity (no relocation payments available).
• Bachelor’s degree (S1) in business administration/general management is preferable.
• Strong and demonstrable experience on handling finance and administration tasks, such as reserving flights and accommodation, finding and liaising with vendors, etc.
• Sound knowledge of finance principles (tax compliance is preferable).
• Excellent numeracy, computer skills especially on Microsoft Excel skill is a must and knowledge on usage of web-based software is beneficial. Key attention to details and accuracy is must.
• Good English language skills, both spoken and written, and know how to communicate well with the team.
• Enthusiasm, drive, presence and self-motivation.
• Ability to work co-operatively and confidently with all stakeholders.
• Must possess good attitude and ethical behaviours in dealing with all stakeholders.
• Commitment to work following OPM’s values: The way we work together, to deliver this mission, is characterized by our core values of: collaboration and mutual support; integrity and respect; trust, empowerment and accountability.

Our Offer

• We enable colleagues’ capacity to grow professionally through enhanced learning resources, opportunities to work cross functionally, and space to engage with a range of internal and external industry events.
• Our non-hierarchical culture values support, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a rich diversity of perspectives.
• We provide an exceptionally generous annual leave entitlement and a hybrid working model to encourage and enable healthy work/life balance.
• Wellbeing resources including a global Employee Assistance Programme and access to the UnMind app.
• Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme.

We are strengthened by the diversity of colleagues across our global business and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

Our recruitment practices reflect our ambition to make the international development sector more inclusive and firm belief that our work delivers the best outcomes when we actively include a diversity of perspectives and experiences.

Application

If you share our vision for fair public policy that benefits both people and planet, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application through our careers site by the closing date. We may close this advertisement before the published closing date, should a suitable candidate be identified.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role and candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in Indonesia for their application to be considered.

Oxford Policy Management is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of the business. Should you require adjustments to make the application process more accessible please inform us through completing this form or scan the QR code below.