Cost Control Analyst - Data Center Projects (Jakarta)

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

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.