Finance Officer

Full-time

As part of its commitment to deliver education to more students in more parts of the world, Navitas has joined with Deakin University (AU) and Lancaster University (UK) in an innovative partnership to manage and operate a new joint higher education campus in Indonesia.

Bringing together a combined reputation for world-leading education and research, and extensive experience in international education, the Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia campus will deliver the highest quality, affordable educational opportunities to Indonesian and international students, while also working to support the education, research, and human capital priorities of the Indonesian Government. It will also advance Indonesia's reputation as an appealing international education destination.

The Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia campus will open to students in September 2025, initially offering five dual degree undergraduate programs in the areas of Business and Information Technology. The dual degree programs combine subjects from undergraduate programs at both universities, enabling students to achieve two individual degree qualifications (two testamurs) in just three years of undergraduate study. The campus will also offer a one-year preparatory program as direct pathway to the three-year undergraduate programs.

The Indonesia campus is located in Bandung, West Java, which is recognised as an important and vibrant location for higher education in Indonesia. Students and teachers will be part of a thriving education community attracting diverse student cohorts from across Indonesia and globally. The Campus that has been created is a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment.

A major focus of this role is to maintain proper accounting records for Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (Bandung) (DLI) across all of the General ledger including accounts receivable, banking and accounts payable.

The role will be responsible for ensuring that accounts receivable, accounts payable and bank accounts are reconciled on a timely basis and to manage all student finance responsibilities of the Campus.

Key Relationships

Navitas Senior and key staff:

• COO, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia
• Financial Controller APAC
• Senior Financial Accountant APAC
• Key stakeholders from Navitas UPA shared services – e.g. marketing, IT, Finance
• Key stakeholders, within the campus operation including the Academic Manager, Director Student Recruitment among other campus staff
• DLI Campus Partner
  
  External stakeholders:
• Banks
• Students
• Agents
• Suppliers
• Tax Consultants
• Government and Regulatory Authorities

KEY RESULT AREAS

Revenue/Debtors

• Processing of general and student receivables into the student management system, including receipting of payments, refunds and monitoring returned payments and unidentified receipts.
• Invoice students and both internal and external debtors.
• Follow up debts regularly and report back monthly including recommendation of the level of bad debt provision.
• Produce a month end TB for Debtors, review and reconcile the Debtor GL monthly
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring that reconciliations are properly prepared and reconciling items are promptly resolved and cleared in a timely manner
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

Finance Banking/Cash

• Reconcile all Nominated Bank accounts on a daily basis.
• Process refunds in line with the refunds approval process and action associated adjustments to the student management system.
• Maintain Cash at bank spreadsheet or similar report on a daily basis.
• Manage inbox enquiries and action accordingly.

Expense/Creditors

• Manage end to end accounts payable process
• Expense processing (cash reimbursement and corporate credit cards).
• Handle supplier queries and resolve invoice and expense reports issue.
• Manual payment process, direct debit clearing, and agent commissions.
• Month end AP close activities including control account reconciliation
• Receive goods or services physically and through i-Procurement.

Operational Support to wider objectives and activities of the campus

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Fluent in verbal and written English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Bachelor degree in Accounting and/or related areas
• Previous experience in a Finance role
• Strong Excel skills and good analytical skills
• Team player, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills and ability to work independently

Desirable:

• Relevant educational industry experience, particularly with the tertiary sector
• User knowledge of Oracle
• Knowledge of financial compliance, regulatory requirements, and Accounting standards in Indonesia

How to apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now.

What we can offer

• An attractive salary package
• Relocation assistance can be negotiated
• Private Health Benefits
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.

The role will be campus based in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.