Cost Control Officer

Digital Edge DC; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,200,000,000 - 1,800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Edge DC is seeking a Cost Control Officer based in Jakarta to monitor, track, and report costs across data center construction, operations, and capital projects. The role focuses on maintaining budgets and flagging variances to support disciplined cost management, partnering with Finance, Procurement, and Project teams.

You will ensure accurate cost records, prepare routine reports, and assist with cost estimates for new projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience in cost control, cost administration, or project support roles.
• Basic budgeting, cost tracking, and project financial reporting knowledge.
• Comfortable reviewing invoices and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Track and record project and operating costs against budgets, updating cost sheets.
• Monitor actual expenditure vs budget and forecast; flag variances.
• Prepare routine cost reports and cost tracking summaries for management.
• Verify invoices and payment requests against POs, contracts, and budgets.
• Assist with cost estimates and budget inputs for new projects and change orders.
• Maintain cost control registers and accruals for accurate data.
• Support month-end reconciliation with finance systems.
• Contribute to cost analysis, benchmarking, and variance reporting.

Skills

Cost tracking

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Excel

Invoice review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.