Finance Controller

The Finance Controller will provide critical financial leadership and oversight during a significant ERP migration and stabilization period at Save the Children Indonesia. The role ensures continuity of core accounting functions, stabilizes finance operations, and manages cash flow and compliance across a USD 14M portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Ensure core finance operations continue without interruption during the ERP transition period.
• Maintain all critical accounting functions including month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
• Complete the monthly financial close by D+8, ensuring accuracy and timeliness regardless of system transition activities.
• Ensure zero material financial misstatements (less than IDR 150M annually).
• Maintain the Accounts Receivable (AR) collection cycle at under 60 days.
• Oversee daily cash management and liquidity operations to ensure funds are available for program delivery and operational needs.
• Ensure continuity of tax compliance and regulatory reporting throughout the transition period.
• Maintain comprehensive financial documentation and audit trails to support post-migration verification and audit requirements.
• Serve as the primary owner and steward of the five finance modules (FMS, TOR, TAR, TER, and related modules) tagged to the Finance Controller.
• Lead the accounting team for the financial data migration process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data transferred to Oracle NetSuite.
• Implement and oversee standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all finance processes tagged to the role.
• Assist the Finance Module Champions in identifying and resolve system issues, data discrepancies, and process gaps during the post-implementation period.
• Enforce strong cash discipline and proactively manage free cash flow.
• Ensure monthly cash flow forecast accuracy of greater than 80%.
• Maintain a cash ratio of greater than 4.0x on average.
• Place funds prudently in approved instruments to maximize organizational liquidity and generate additional income.
• Manage cash positioning to support both operational needs and program delivery commitments.
• Ensure statutory compliance regarding tax and regulatory requirements, particularly during the system transition.
• Ensure successful donor audits with minimal findings, with particular attention to data integrity and process continuity during migration supporting Grant Finance Manager.
• Implement and maintain strong financial controls to mitigate risks associated with system transition and operational changes.
• Supervise and manage the Accounting & Tax Coordinator, Treasury Coordinator/Officer, and provide guidance and support during the transition period.
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team, Extended Senior Management Team, Sr FP&A Manager, Grant Finance Manager, and POD to ensure alignment and coordination.
• Act as the key accounting representative to external stakeholders, including SCI Members/donors, consultants, external tax offices, financial regulators.
• Bridge the Finance Controller vacancy by providing interim leadership and technical direction to the finance function.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• A master’s (S2) degree or additional certifications (e.g., CPA, CA, CMA) in related fields such as Management Accounting or Finance is preferable.
• 10+ years of experience working in an international organization (non-profits preferred) with a solid understanding of its compliance mechanisms.
• Several years of experience in managerial positions with a strong understanding of Indonesia’s accounting standards, regulations, and policies, including taxation, financial reporting, and non-profit regulations.
• Proven experience managing ERP implementations or system migrations.
• Proficiency in leading accounting team for month-end closing, understanding and applying accounting standards, budget management, financial analysis, and the use of commonly used accounting software (such as SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks).
• Ability to utilize ERP for effective accounting management to inform financial analysis and decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite or comparable ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Strong data management and system troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong leadership capacity to inspire and motivate teams towards common goals while adapting to the dynamic environment of non-profit organizations, particularly during periods of significant organizational change.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain operational continuity under pressure.
• Proficiency in communicating effectively in both Indonesian and English (verbal and written).
• Highly skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders for decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences in explaining complex financial and system processes.
• Proven experience managing organizational transitions, system implementations, or significant operational changes.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with complex transitions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resilience in managing ambiguity and competing demands.

Skills

• Accounting Standards
• Financial Reporting
• Taxation
• Non-profit Regulations
• ERP Implementation
• ERP System Migration
• Oracle NetSuite
• SAP
• Oracle
• QuickBooks
• Budget Management
• Financial Analysis
• Data Management
• System Troubleshooting
• Team Leadership
• Risk Mitigation
• Organizational Change Management
• Compliance Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Financial Decision Making

Languages

English, Indonesian