Sr. Finance Officer – Donor Contract and Partnership (INT10515)

 

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

 

 

Do you have experience in financial donor contract management, reports, and partnerships for multiple projects, partners, and donor’s portfolios?

 

Do you have experience in dealing with local CSOs as the implementing partners?

 

Do you have experience with International NGOs and having experience in managing office/project closure?

 

 

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

 

The Role:

 

Oxfam in Indonesia is looking for Sr. Finance Officer who will oversees the day-to-day management of donor contracts and partnerships. Reporting to the Country Finance Lead (CFL), this role contributes actively to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the country’s financial systems and procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy and completeness of donor reporting, supporting project and partner financial administration, managing a portfolio of approximately 10 donor-funded projects and over 15 local implementing partners’ contracts. The Senior Finance Officer also provides financial management and capacity-building support to local partners, ensuring adherence to general accounting principles and compliance with Oxfam and donor-specific financial regulations and guidelines.

This role ensures project finances comply with Oxfam policies, donor finance procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The Senior Finance Officer maintains financial control over projects, including budget monitoring and periodic progress reporting, taking actions to ensure overall financial health within budget constraints. Collaboration across teams and close coordination with program staff under the Finance Lead’s supervision are essential.

Additionally, the Sr. Finance Officer plays a pivotal role in the smooth transition or closure of finance operations as per Oxfam Great Britain (OGB) guidelines, applying strong analytical skills in financial risk management. Hands-on involvement in day-to-day operations requires excellent time management and technical proficiency to navigate complex financial environments effectively. The Project and Program is downsizing starting end of this year, this required the post holder to focus on the office closure in an accountable manner in the area of finance.

 

What we are looking for:

 

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam’s mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

 

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

 Essentials

For this role, we have selected the most relevant feminist leadership practices which we will use for assessment purposes (which you can read more about here):

• Self-Awareness
• Agility, Complexity, and Ambiguity
• Strategic Thinking and Judgment

In addition:

• At least 5-7 years experience in Financial Management with multiple projects, partners, and donor’s portfolio and an advantage of having experience in the area of donor contract and partnership management.
• Finance and Accountancy qualification e.g. MBA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience using financial software, Oxfam in Indonesia uses OPAL and Finance Peoplesoft.
• Expert in using MS Excel as most of the financial operations data using Excel format.
• Experience managing the performance of others and helping people to develop, grow, and achieve their potential, including increasing diversity and inclusion in teams and/or workplaces.
• Strong analytical skills
• Proactive, responsible, and flexible.
• Strong deadlines management skills
• Innovative
• Proficient communication and presentation skills
• High standards of performance
• Working experience with International NGO and having experience in managing office / project closure will be an advantage.
• Experience in dealing with local CSOs as the implementing partners.

We offer:

 

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

 

Flexfam:

 

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.  The working hybrid arrangement will be based on operational needs and approval of line manager.

 

How to apply:

 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  Please complete the required 2 referees from your previous Line Manager/Supervisor and 1 referee from previous HR personnel. 

 

Please download the job profile below this vacancy page.