Strengthening governance through synergy, integrity and professionalism
In order to realize Batam as a modern, advanced, and globally competitive city, the existence of a strong and professional secretarial system is one of the main pillars in supporting the effectiveness of governance. Within the Batam Concession Agency (BP Batam), this strategic function is carried out by the Deputy for Administration and Finance, which serves as the main foundation in ensuring that all bureaucratic processes, financial governance, human resource management, legal and organizational aspects, and housekeeping affairs of BP Batam run in an integrated and efficient manner.
This deputyship is the main driving force behind the operational stability and efficiency of all units in BP Batam. Through the application of the principles of
Led by Alexander Zulkarnain, this deputyship serves as the secretarial control center within BP Batam. Under his leadership, various vital work units are synergized into a solid unit of function, including the General Bureau, Finance Bureau, Legal Bureau, Human Resources Bureau, Organization, Compliance and Risk Management Bureau, and Internal Audit Unit. Through effective inter-bureau coordination, the deputyship ensures that every administrative, financial, and internal service process is aligned with the principles of transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
In the institutional strategy of BP Batam, the Deputy for Administration and Finance has a direct mandate from the highest leadership, namely Amsakar Achmad as Head of BP Batam and Li Claudia Chandra as Deputy Head of BP Batam. Both emphasized the importance of the deputyship’s role as a driving force for professional internal governance, supporting all of BP Batam’s strategic work programs and policies in the fields of investment, area management, and public services.
Armed with his experience as Secretary of the Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Alexander Zulkarnain’s firm and visionary leadership and the strategic direction of Amsakar Achmad and Li Claudia Chandra, the Deputy for Administration and Finance is committed to maintaining the organization’s operational continuity, strengthening the secretarial system, and ensuring that every step of BP Batam’s policy is in line with the Agency’s big vision , making Batam a modern, advanced and globally competitive city.
Three main dimensions of secretarial functions
- Administration and Organization
The Deputy for Administration and Finance plays a central role in organizing and managing the institutional framework of BP Batam. Through its administrative and organizational functions, the deputy ensures that the organizational structure, work procedures, and internal regulations run systematically, efficiently, and in accordance with the principles of good governance.
The institutional arrangement is carried out by referring to the strategic needs of the organization and the development of the dynamics of BP Batam’s duties as the manager of free trade zones and free ports. Each bureau under the coordination of the deputyship is directed to have a clear division of roles, a strong coordination mechanism, and measurable standard operating procedures (SOPs).
With an organized administrative system and solid organization, all operational units in BP Batam can work in an integrated, synchronous and result-oriented manner, so that every policy taken has a strong administrative basis and can be accounted for.
- Finance, HR, and Accountability
In carrying out its duties, the Deputy for Administration and Finance is committed to realizing transparent, efficient, and accountable financial management. The process of budgeting, implementation, and financial reporting is carried out in an integrated manner with a strict internal control system, so that every budget rupiah can be used on target and in accordance with applicable regulations.
According to Alexander Zulkarnain, the success of financial management depends not only on a good system, but also on the collaboration and commitment of all elements of the organization in carrying out their duties professionally and responsibly.
On the other hand, the Human Resources (HR) aspect is also an important focus. Through the HR Bureau, the deputyship consistently implements competency development programs, education and training (diklat), and career guidance for all apparatus within BP Batam. These efforts aim to create human resources with integrity, adaptive and performance-oriented, while strengthening an innovative and serving work culture.
- Public Relations, Protocol and Internal Services
In maintaining institutional credibility and image, public relations and protocol functions are important elements in the structure of the Deputy for Administration and Finance. The Deputy ensures that all information, policies and achievements of BP Batam are delivered in an open, accurate and informative manner to the public and all stakeholders.
Public relations activities not only focus on publication and documentation of activities, but also on efforts to build effective two-way communication between BP Batam and the public. With a well-directed communication strategy, public relations is at the forefront of strengthening public trust in the performance of the institution, as well as supporting the positive image of BP Batam as a modern and responsive institution.
The protocol function also ensures the implementation of various official activities of BP Batam with professional and representative standards, both in internal and external forums. This presence reflects the institutional readiness of BP Batam in presenting an orderly, ethical and authoritative procedure in every government activity and strategic cooperation.
Through the General Bureau of BP Batam, an important role in the provision and management of all internal services within BP Batam is carried out based on key functions such as Inventory and Asset Disposal, Household and Asset Maintenance, Secretariat and Archives, Goods and Services Procurement Services, Public Relations and Protocol Services, and Management of Liaison Office in Jakarta.
With such a wide scope of duties, the General Bureau ensures that all internal services, ranging from asset recording to institutional representation in Jakarta, run in an integrated, orderly manner, and support the work productivity of all BP Batam employees. Therefore, good internal service governance is one of the pillars for the organization to be responsive, efficient, and professional in supporting the development of the Batam area.
By synergizing the functions of public relations, protocol, and general services, the Deputy for Administration and Finance plays a role in maintaining the continuity of the internal work system while strengthening the presence of BP Batam as an open, professional, and trusted institution in the eyes of the public.
The Deputy for Administration and Finance is in direct coordination with the highest leadership of BP Batam, namely the Head of BP Batam Amsakar Achmad and Deputy Head of BP Batam Li Claudia Chandra.
As the foundation of the secretariat of BP Batam, the Deputy for Administration and Finance has a very strategic role in maintaining operational stability and strengthening institutional governance. Through orderly administrative management, transparent financial system, professional human resource development, and excellent internal services, this deputyship becomes the main pillar in ensuring all programs and policies of BP Batam run effectively and sustainably.
Under the leadership of Alexander Zulkarnain as Deputy for Administration and Finance, as well as the full support of Head of BP Batam Amsakar Achmad and Deputy Head of BP Batam Li Claudia Chandra, the deputy continues to be committed to presenting a modern, accountable and adaptive bureaucracy to change. This synergy is expected to strengthen the internal foundation of BP Batam in realizing Batam as a new city that is modern, advanced, and globally competitive.