Cost Control

Digital Edge DC; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Edge is seeking a Cost Control Officer to support cost tracking and reporting for data center construction, operations, and capital projects. Based in Jakarta, you will collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and Project Management to maintain accurate budgets and flag variances.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in cost control or related roles, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP or project control systems; English and Bahasa Indonesia are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years in cost control, cost administration, or a similar finance/project support role; construction/infrastructure experience is a plus.
• Good numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP or project control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track and record project and operating costs against approved budgets, updating cost tracking sheets and systems regularly.
• Monitor actual expenditure versus budget and forecast, and highlight variances to the Cost Control Manager or supervisor.
• Prepare routine cost reports, cash flow updates, and cost tracking summaries for management review.
• Check and verify vendor and contractor invoices and payment requests against purchase orders, contracts, and approved budgets.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and budget inputs for new projects, purchase requests, and change orders.
• Coordinate with Procurement on purchase orders, contract values, and change request cost implications.
• Maintain cost control registers, commitment logs, and accrual records to keep financial data accurate and current.
• Assist with month-end and project cost reconciliation, ensuring records align with finance and accounting systems.
• Compile data for cost analysis, benchmarking, and variance reporting as requested by supervisors.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of cost records, invoices, and supporting schedules for audit purposes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and organizing requested cost data and documentation.
• Actively champion and implement the organization's policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity.
• Perform other cost control and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

ERP systems

Project control software

Job description

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge's vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world's digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

This role is responsible for supporting the monitoring, tracking, and reporting of costs across the organization's data center construction, operations, and capital projects. The Cost Control Officer will assist in maintaining accurate budget records, tracking expenditures against approved budgets, and flagging variances to support disciplined cost management.

This role is based in Jakarta and will work closely with Finance, Procurement, Project Management, and other internal stakeholders to support day-to-day cost tracking and reporting across projects and operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Track and record project and operating costs against approved budgets, updating cost tracking sheets and systems on a regular basis.
• Assist in monitoring actual expenditure versus budget and forecast, and highlight variances to the Cost Control Manager or supervisor.
• Prepare routine cost reports, cash flow updates, and cost tracking summaries for management review.
• Check and verify vendor and contractor invoices and payment requests against purchase orders, contracts, and approved budgets.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and budget inputs for new projects, purchase requests, and change orders.
• Support coordination with Procurement on purchase orders, contract values, and change request cost implications.
• Maintain and update cost control registers, commitment logs, and accrual records to keep financial data accurate and current.
• Assist with month-end and project cost reconciliation, ensuring records align with finance and accounting systems.
• Compile data for cost analysis, benchmarking, and variance reporting as requested by supervisors.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of cost records, invoices, and supporting schedules for audit purposes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing and organizing requested cost data and documentation.
• Actively champion and implement the organization's policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity.
• Perform other cost control and administrative duties as assigned.

The successful candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in cost control, cost administration, or a similar finance/project support role; experience in data center, construction, or infrastructure projects is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, and project financial reporting processes.
• Comfortable reviewing invoices, purchase orders, and basic contract documents.
• Good numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP or project control systems is a plus.
• Good communication skills and a proactive, organized approach to work.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is preferred.