Accountant

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR); Bogor; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CIFOR, based in Bogor, Indonesia, seeks an Accountant to manage consultancy payments, billings, and commitments for consultants and partners. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to CIFOR-ICRAF finance policies.

Located in Bogor, the position is locally recruited with a one-year term and prospects for extension. The incumbent will handle journal entries, accruals, and regular balance sheet reconciliations while supporting audits and internal controls across Finance

Qualifications

• University education in accounting with more than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in financial and accounting services.
• Experience in project or cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process consultancy journalizing and payments in line with policies.
• Ensure commitments and accruals are cleared upon completion/payments of contracts.
• Generate payment runs to process amounts due in payables.
• Review and process partners’ invoices and input details into the financial system.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on long outstanding balances.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
• Implement internal control systems and ensure compliance.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree in accounting

Tools

UNIT4 Agresso

Job description

• Department Name Finance Services Unit (FSU) Team
• Created Time 10/12/2026 11:18
• Date Opened 10/12/2026
• Target Date 10/23/2026
• Number of Positions 1
• Job Opening Status In-progress
• Job Type Local Position
• Created By [object Object]
• City Bogor

About Us

CIFOR & ICRAF in action

Landscape Alliance transforms science intoaction, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestrylandscapes to advance planetary health and human well-being. It is theshared operating name of the Center for International Forestry Research(CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry(ICRAF), two independent International Organizations and CGIAR ResearchCenters working together through a common strategy, governance andleadership structure.

CIFOR and ICRAF bring together decades ofscientific leadership in forests, trees, agroforestry, biodiversity,climate, food systems and livelihoods. CIFOR, headquartered in Bogor,Indonesia, advances research on forests and landscape management toinform policies and practices that improve human well-being, protect theenvironment and increase equity. ICRAF, headquartered in Nairobi,Kenya, harnesses the benefits of trees for people and the environment,generating knowledge that helps governments, development partners andfarmers make farming and livelihoods more sustainable.

Overview

The accountant will be responsible for processing payments related to consultants and payments to partners. The accountant will also be responsible for preparing accurate and prompt billing records and recording commitments for consultants and partners.

Job Description

1.Consultancy journalizing and payments

• Reviewand journalize consultancy payments and ensure that all supporting documentsare properly attached, approved and are in line with policies and procedures.
• Ensurethat commitments and accruals are cleared upon completion/payments ofcontracts.
• Accrueconsultancy contracts that meet criteria stipulated in the finance policymanual.
• Generatepayment runs to process the amounts due in payables accounts as per agreementswith the consultants.
• Committhe expenses related to the current year and reverse the commitments uponpayments.
• Reviewpartners’ invoices to ensure that all supporting documents are properlyattached and approved in reference to organization policies.
• Processand input the invoice details into the financial system for posting.
• Generatepayments runs to process the amounts due in payables accounts as per agreementswith the partners.

3.Commit the expenses related to the current year and reverse the commitmentsupon payments.

• Balancesheet reconciliations (accounts: 33600)
• Prepareand analyse the balance sheet reconciliations/schedules of allocated receivableand payable accounts and follow up on long outstanding balances.
• Recordthe foreign exchange that appears in the accounts receivable/payable accountsand match off the transactions.
• Followup on any outstanding balances.

4. Audit

• Timelypreparation and submission of audit schedules.
• Respondto audit queries in a timely manner during both External and internal audits.
• Keycontact support for both internal and external audits.

5.Internal Controls

• Implementinternal control systems that ensure CIFOR_ICRAF attains its objectives andproduces accurate and reliable data for decision making.
• Ensurecompliance to policies and safeguard CIFOR-ICRAF assets.
• OtherResponsibilities

6.Perform any other tasks assigned by the Assistant Finance Manager -AccountingCIFOR-ICRAF and your Supervisor.

• Takereasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others asobliged by ICRAF’s Safety Policy; and cooperate with ICRAF in complying withrequirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevantCountry laws.
• Identifyand take action to mitigate potential risks within the work area.

Education, Experience and Technical skills

• University education in accounting with more than 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in financial and accounting services
• Experience in project or cost accounting
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience with financial software applications, familiar with UNIT4 Agresso Business World System.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, database, and other relevant office applications.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Has initiative, is capable of working independently, and is an effective team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals.

Terms and conditions

• This is a vacancy for a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. Landscape Alliance offers competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
• The appointment will be for 1 (one) year with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position, and available resources.
• The duty station will be in Bogor, Indonesia.

Landscape Alliance promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.

Landscape Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.