Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI) serves as an Indonesian independent think tank and policy advocacy group to achieve good, sustainable, and equitable ocean governance. In attaining our vision, IOJI has determined the following missions: Initially, we support the Government of Indonesia in mainstreaming, implementing, and enforcing sustainable and equitable ocean governance. Second, we advocate for sustainable and equitable ocean policies at the local, national, regional, and international level. Further, we strengthen the network with government, academia, and civil societies at the national, regional, and international levels working on ocean issues to influence the decision-making at every level of government to attain good and sustainable and equitable ocean governance. Lastly, we empower the small-scale fishermen, the marginalized coastal dependent people, and fisheries workers in defending and striving for their basic human rights.

As a non-profit organization, IOJI strives to have good financial governance within the organization, which is transparent and accountable. Currently, IOJI is seeking for qualified candidates for the following position:

Roles and Responsibility

The position will work under supervision of Senior Manager, Finance undertaking day to day accounting tasks for IOJI’s finance department.  Under general guidance from Senior Manager, Finance, the responsibilities for this position are as the following: 

Accounting Tasks

• General accounting tasks, including reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts and general ledger operations, preparing journal entries and vouchers, preparing monthly closing and financial reports, preparing account/bank reconciliations;
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year end closure of accounts, including bank reconciliation, and submit reports to the Senior Manager, Finance as per prescribed deadlines;
• In collaboration with finance officer and accounting officer, ensure that accurate records for all daily transactions are kept in the right format and place;
• Review/record and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable in line with organizational policies and standards;
• Ensure that the financial system is always up to date with financial data;
• Perform any other accounting duty that may arise from time to time; and
• Ensuring compliance with accounting and tax laws.

Financial audit

•  Working together with Finance Officer and Accounting Officer supporting Senior Manager, Finance in preparing the audit needs for internal and/or external audits; and
•  Working together with Finance Officer and Accounting Officer to ensure timely and effective follow up to audit observations and recommendations. 

Key Relationships

• Senior Manager, Finance: Direct supervisor, coordination and collaboration on general accounting tasks, monthly and annual end closing, monthly and annual financial statement and audit;
• Finance officer: Coordination and collaboration on general accounting tasks and financial audit as set forth above; and
• Accounting officer: Coordination and collaboration on general accounting tasks and financial audit as set forth above

Competence, Skills and Attributes

• Hold a bachelor degree in accounting from a reputable University;
• A Minimum of 3 years hands on experience working as accounting officer in any sector;
• Knowledge of financial & accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations;
• Sound knowledge of General Acceptance Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Ability to work effectively under highly demanding situations with minimum supervision;
• Efficient, competent and possess integrity;
• Good interpersonal skills, team player, proven record in working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and ensure timely delivery result;
• Demonstrates ability to manage complexity, high attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and Word; and
• Knowledge and hands on experience with SANGO or other accounting software (MYOB, Accurate, Quill, etc).

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their application to hr@oceanjusticeinitiative.org and cc to finance@oceanjusticeinitiative.org and januardp@oceanjusticeinitiative.org no later than 12 January 2026, at 05:00 PM Jakarta time. Please write “IOJI-2026-001-AO (Part Time) – your name” in the subject of the e-mail. The application should include (i) a cover letter, (ii) an updated resume, which summarizes the applicant’s suitability for the position based on the above competency profile.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED BY INDONESIA OCEAN JUSTICE INITIATIVE. THIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL, PARTICULARLY WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

The Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.