Job Description

Job Introduction

International news is at the heart of the BBC. BBC News Group employs approximately 1,500 staff in 74 news bureaux around the world. We provide multimedia services to a global weekly audience of over 350 million, in English and 42 languages around the clock, every day of the year. The bureaux react to breaking news, provide news updates and analysis and produce live programme and online output. In a highly competitive market, delivering to both UK licence fee payers and commercial partners, BBC News services must be reliable and consistent and continue to meet the high standards expected by our audiences.

Main Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bureau Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Jakarta Bureau's finances and administration.

The key task of this role is to provide efficient functioning of the office which includes administration, technology, staffing, business relationships and any other aspects that may be required for the smooth day-to-day operation.

You will be responsible for supervising financial operations in Indonesia which will include management of bank accounts and petty cash accounts, oversight of accounting both in local and foreign currency, preparation of budgets and supervision of payroll matters on behalf of the Bureau. You'll also supervise preparation and presentation of data for tax submissions to authorities and ensure the timely payment of taxes.

Working closely with the HR Business Partner, you'll supervise HR operations which will include maintenance of HR paperwork (employment agreements, personnel records, overtime and leave allocations for local staff), maintenance of HR data in compliance with BBC policy and keeping records of mandatory training.

You'll also supervise a team of accountants, an engineer, administrative assistants and janitorial staff, carrying out recruitment, appraisals, career development and providing training recommendations.

Are you the right candidate?
  • Fluent spoken and written English and Bahasa Indonesia skills; excellent communications skills and ability to manage remote communication effectively.
  • Experience of supporting and delivering to strategic objectives.
  • Sound book keeping experience: working with budgets; preparing financial reports; advising managers of cost issues; good working knowledge of SAP and/or relevant accounting software.
  • Thorough knowledge of local tax, commercial, media, labour and safety legislation.
  • Experience of managing and motivating a team; strong personal skills and confidence in communicating with people at all levels and from different backgrounds.
  • Experience of stakeholder and crisis management.
  • Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, with demonstrated experience of negotiating contracts with external suppliers and partners.
  • Demonstrable experience of introducing new, flexible and efficient working practices.
  • Demonstrable ability to handle pressure, meet tight deadlines; to prioritise work and to confidently delegate authority; to manage several projects at the same time.
  • Excellent IT skills, with advanced knowledge of and programmes such as Excel, Word and Outlook, as well as the ability to become proficient in internal BBC technology systems.
  • A lively interest in the broadcast news, online news and wider media environment and appreciation of the particular demands it may place on financial and administrative work.
  • A knowledge of Indonesian media scene and future trends; sensitivity to and awareness of the role of international broadcasters in Indonesia.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Ability to work unsupervised in a busy and pressurised environment.
  • Good working knowledge of Health and Safety procedures of the BBC.
About the BBC

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here

Package Description

Location: Jakarta

Continuing contract - local terms and conditions apply

Any offer of employment is conditional upon you having the right to work in Indonesia

Please submit your CV and application in English

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  • Employment Status
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    Male/Female

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