Position: Finance & Accounting Consultant

Location: Denpasar, Bali

Reports to: Operations Lead

Period: July-December 2025

The Finance & Accounting Consultant will provide essential financial expertise and support to the
organization to ensure smooth financial operations, accurate reporting, and compliance with policies,
including tax compliance. This role will support budgeting processes, expenditure monitoring, and assist in organization fund management. The Consultant will work collaboratively with internal teams to address specific financial needs, ensuring efficient fund utilization and alignment with the organization’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Budget Planning and Execution Support

• Assist in the development and review of budgeting processes, collaborating with
  managers/leads to align expenditures with existing priorities.
• Monitor budgetary compliance and assist in reporting variances, recommending necessary
  adjustments.
• Help in preparing financial forecasts and cash flow analyses as required by the project.

2. Ad-hoc Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly or quarterly
  reports as needed.
• Conduct basic financial analysis to identify trends or issues relevant to the organization’s
  objectives.
• Ensure all financial reporting complies with donor requirements, internal policies, and
  relevant regulations.

3. Grant Management and Compliance Assistance

• Assist in aspects of grant budgeting, expenditure tracking, and reporting to ensure
  compliance with donor requirements.
• Support regular communication with donors regarding necessary financial reporting.
• Provide input for optimizing grant management tools and systems if required.

4. Internal Control and Tax Compliance

• Assist in the maintenance of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate
  financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of necessary documentation for internal or external audits.
• Help in reviewing existing financial policies and procedures to identify areas for
  improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations in Indonesia, including the calculation,
  reporting, and payment of relevant taxes (e.g., Income Tax, VAT, etc.) within the project
  scope.
• Assist in coordination with external tax consultants if required for complex issues.

5. Financial Transaction Management

• Assist in payroll processes and ensure basic compliance with labor regulations and payroll-
  related tax aspects.
• Review expense reports, ensuring adherence to budget and financial policies.
• Help manage vendor relationships concerning payments and procurement procedures,
  considering tax implications on vendor transactions.

6. Knowledge Transfer and Technical Support

• Provide basic guidance or training to internal staff on financial policies and compliance,
  including relevant tax fundamentals.
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure understanding of expenditures and budget
  adherence.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability and integrity within the finance function.

Indikator Kinerja Utama (KPI)

The Finance & Accounting Consultant’s KPIs will be adapted to the organization scope or assignment duration, aligning with core values:

1. Commitment

• Achieve at least 95% on-time completion of assigned financial reporting tasks.
• Help maintain project budget compliance with less than 7% variance.

2. Driven

• Ensure basic compliance with relevant grant requirements.
• Identify and assist in the implementation of at least one minor process improvement in
  financial operations during the assignment.

3. Empowering

• Support internal teams with financial expertise, reflected in positive feedback from staff.

4. Evolving

• Be adaptable to the organization’s existing financial tools or software.
• Review and provide input on financial policies relevant to the assignment.

5. Inspiring

• Contribute to upholding financial accountability and integrity.
• Assist in communicating relevant financial updates to stakeholders.

6. Integrity

• Ensure zero instances of non-compliance or audit discrepancies related to assigned tasks.
• Achieve zero incidents of tax non-compliance or penalties related to assigned tasks.
• Maintain accuracy in donor reporting that falls under responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in financial management, ideally in the non-profit
  sector or roles requiring rapid adaptation, with a strong understanding of Indonesian tax
  regulations.
• Solid financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and grant management skills, with adaptability
  to various financial software. Familiarity with Indonesian tax laws and systems is highly preferred.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.), Tax applications, financial
  applications especially QuickBooks.
• Proficient in English and Indonesian languages.

Core Values and Attributes

• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and resource stewardship in all financial matters,
  including tax compliance.
• Driven to support the optimization of financial systems within the scope of the assignment.
• Empowering approach, fostering financial literacy and accountability among colleagues.
• Evolving mindset, open to adopting new tools and best practices within the project context.
• Integrity in all financial activities, maintaining ethical standards and compliance, including tax
  compliance.

Application

This position is open to Indonesian nationals. Applicants should send a CV and cover letter with the subject: <Your Name> Finance & Accounting Consultant Denpasar to email career@mdpi.or.id by 26 th June 2025. Please note, this position is based in Denpasar, Bali Province and does not include reallocation benefits.

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