YouthWin
through Economic Participation
Job
Title: Bookkeeper
 
Background
            The YouthWin through Economic
Participation (YEP) program is a USAID-funded activity under the USAID Kunci
Initiative aimed at workforce development for poor and vulnerable youth in
Indonesia. The YEP activity will create systemic change in how, where, and what
economic skills are taught to empower poor and vulnerable youth in Indonesia.
By teaching foundational economic skills to poor and vulnerable youth in
Indonesia, YEP will facilitate increased employment, better performance in the
workplace, and greater inclusion in the economy and financial system.
            Financial Markets International
(FMI), an American consulting firm, in partnership with the International Youth
Foundation (IYF), an INGO; the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), Indonesia’s
Securities Regulator; and various other partners will implement this program
for USAID.
            The YEP activity has three overall
objectives: 1) create an innovative blend of market
relevant
content and pedagogy that bridges the most common gaps to economic
participation for poor and vulnerable youth; 2) develop effective training
delivery channels across technical and vocational educational institutions to
prepare poor and vulnerable youth for work in any chosen path; and 3) build
cross-sector stakeholder buy into establish sustainable economic education of
youth and “scale-up” at the district, provincial, and national level.
 
Job Description
Under
the supervision of Chief of Party, the Bookkeeper will perform the
following tasks:
 
·       Maintaining the
project’s accounting file system, ensuring all vouchers are in order, completed
correctly, have bank slips/copy of checks attached, and other supporting
documents are required.
·       Receiving and
processing local invoices for approval payment to vendor or employees.
·       Assist in
preparing documentation for payment transactions including but not limited to
advances, petty cash voucher, in-house transfer, checks and transfer form.
·       Ensuring all
transactions are supported with proper and complete documents and are alignment
with FMI and USAID standard procedures.
·       Ensuring all
transactions are entered into the correct account billing code.
·       Assist in
preparing coding sheet and journal entries for posting purposes in Quickbook.
·       Maintaining
accurate filing systems that ensure compliance with auditing practices.
·       As directed by COP
, assist in providing a calculation of withholding information for suppliers, vendors,
consultants, and other stakeholders according to the Indonesian tax
regulations.
·       Complying with all
KUNCI YEP and FMI project policies and procedures as noted in the project
Operations Manual.
·       Performing other
duties as requested by COP or his/her designee.
 
Supervision and
Reporting :
The
Bookkeeper will report directly to the COP.
 
Duration of
Assignment :
12
months
 
Job Qualifications
:
1.         Bachelor Degree in Accounting is a
must.
2.         Minimum 1 year working experience as an
accountant. Having USAID or other international donor experience preferred however
fresh graduate are encouraged to apply.
3.         Proficiency in Microsoft Office
software including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. Also, experience with
accounting software programs such as QuickBooks and others preferred.
4.         Strong verbal and written communication
skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia required.
5.         Must possess excellent organizational,
analytical, oral and written communications skills.
6.         Must be organized, detail oriented,
self-motivated, and able to work well on teams.
7.         Must be interested in working with a
multi-cultural, international team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
 
 
Application Details
Please
submit your cover letter along with updated curriculum vitae and , expected
salary, and two professional references to: [email protected] not later than August 23rd, 2017. Please indicate the position/title in your email.
 
No correspondence, only short-listed
candidates will be notified.
FMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FMI is
committed to the policy of Equal Employment Opportunity in recruitment, hiring,
career advancement, and all other personnel practices. FMI will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age,
handicap, or veteran status.