Director of Finance and Administration, CDC Funded Health System Strengthening Activity (Indonesia)

Devex; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 1.334.222.000 - 1.667.779.000; Full time

Job summary

A global health organization seeking a Director of Finance and Administration based in Jakarta. The role involves overseeing the financial management of a $12.5 million project, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing financial resources. Applicants should have a Master’s degree and over 7 years of experience in financial management, particularly in donor-funded projects, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of financial management experience in donor-funded projects.
• Experience with U.S. Government financial management policies.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program financial management and operations.
• Collaborate with the Project Director to develop financial systems.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for HQ and CDC.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting

Accounting certification (AICPA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

About the job

IMA World Health, a member of Corus International, is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to lead an anticipated 5-year $12.5 million CDC‑funded project titled Building and Strengthening Public Health Systems, Impact, and Capacity in Indonesia through Partner Collaboration. The program’s goal is to build and sustain a more resilient public health system in Indonesia, identify, respond and mitigate health threats, and foster partnerships that support collaboration between CDC and the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MOH) in achieving global health security goals, implementing International Health Regulations core principles, and effectively preventing, detecting, and responding to public health threats. The project will strengthen capacity in five key public health areas: Real‑Time Surveillance and Reporting, Laboratory Systems, Workforce Development, Emergency Management and Response, and Health System Strengthening and Services Delivery.

The Director of Finance and Administration will manage all financial aspects of the project; supervise procurement, finance, human resources, and administrative staff; ensure cost‑conscious, efficient spending and compliance with all IMA World Health and CDC regulations, including financial reporting requirements. The director will oversee financial reporting, annual budgeting, compliance, team supervision, cash management, audit preparation, award reporting, internal controls, policies, procedures, and systems for administration and financial support services and human resource management while supporting operational excellence and risk mitigation. The director will be responsible for financial management and review of project sub‑awardees, oversight of project operations, and provision of financial information to the Project Director for decision‑making. The position reports to the Project Director. The Director will be based in Jakarta and actual hiring is contingent upon signed agreement and CDC’s approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee program financial management and operations, including financial and accounting systems implementation, bookkeeping, bank accounts, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, procurement, payroll expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
• Manage project funds and track project expenses for appropriate execution of the project.
• Collaborate with the Project Director and IMA Headquarters to develop program financial, accounting, procurement, and HR systems, including policies and procedures, in accordance with CDC rules and regulations and IMA policies.
• Lead the project budgeting process; oversee effective budget planning; develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting processes to meet project financial management, forecasting, and reporting requirements.
• Supervise project financial staff; institute staff development plans for training and capacity development; oversee staff recruitment.
• Ensure continual review of internal controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and provide timely and accurate financial reports and quarterly accrual projects to HQ and CDC as required.
• Ensure that sub‑recipient and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and correct manner and comply with IMA and CDC policies and regulations.
• Manage the financial and administrative aspects of all sub‑agreements under the activity, supporting and monitoring local partners and sub‑recipients to ensure sound financial management, operations, and compliance.
• Oversee all program human resources management, policies, and procedures; oversee local staff recruitment processes, including participation in interviews (as needed) and salary negotiations, and prepare employment contracts.
• Serve as CDC’s principal point of contact on financial matters, while keeping the Project Director informed of all contact and communications with the CDC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field; additional accounting certification preferred (e.g., AICPA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative and financial management experience on donor‑funded international development projects, including financial and accounting systems development, financial monitoring, budget development and analysis, procurement, operations and logistics, IT, and human resources management and administration. Previous experience on CDC‑funded projects is highly desirable.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of leadership/supervisory experience managing finance, accounting, operations, and administrative staff and teams. Experience strengthening the organizational capacity of host country institutions is strongly preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and accounting systems.
• At least 5 years of experience with U.S. Government financial management instruments, policies, financial, operational and compliance procedures and requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of CDC rules and regulations relating to financial management standards and cost principles is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Experience working in Indonesia highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills, versatility, and integrity; excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills; demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to work well as a member of a team and with partners.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.