Accounting & Finance manager – Indonesia

Summit Auto Body Industry Co., Ltd.; Bekasi; On-site; IDR 360,000,000 - 720,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Auto Body Industry Co., Ltd. is seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes, and to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.

The role requires monitoring general ledger, accounts payable/receivable and fixed assets, while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards. You will analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, provide insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting & Finance.
• 3–4 years in a Finance/Accounting Manager role or equivalent leadership.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing or industrial business is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor GL, AP, AR and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Analyze performance against budget/forecast/prev periods.
• Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts and business planning.
• Develop financial models to support decisions.
• Monitor P&L, gross margin, operating expenses and profitability.
• Provide financial insights to Management and Regional/Group Finance.
• Partner with Plant/Operations on cost control and capital projects.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Cost control

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Accounting & Finance manager – Indonesia

Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes.

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Monitor General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and fixed assets.

Ensure accounting transactions comply with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast and previous periods.

Provide financial information and analysis to Management and Regional/Group Finance.

Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process.

Prepare rolling forecasts based on sales, production, material costs, labor costs and operating expenses.

Develop financial models to support business decisions.

Monitor P&L performance, gross margin, operating expenses and profitability.

Identify cost drivers, risks and opportunities and communicate them to Management.

Support scenario analysis for volume, pricing, manpower, capacity and investment decisions.

3. Automotive Manufacturing Cost Control

Lead manufacturing cost accounting and cost analysis.

Monitor:

• Material cost
• Direct labor cost
• Production variance
• Scrap and rework cost
• Inventory cost
• Logistics-related cost

Support cost-reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.

Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams to improve cost competitiveness.

Establish clear financial visibility of cost per unit / product / customer where applicable.

4. Cash Flow & Working Capital

Manage daily and monthly cash-flow requirements.

Monitor Accounts Receivable collection and customer payment status.

Manage Accounts Payable and supplier payment planning.

Monitor inventory levels and working-capital performance.

Prepare cash-flow forecasts and identify potential liquidity risks.

5. Tax & Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable Indonesian tax requirements.

Oversee corporate tax, VAT and other relevant tax matters.

Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors when required.

Ensure statutory financial reports and required filings are completed accurately and on time.

Monitor changes in accounting, tax and regulatory requirements that may affect the business.

Maintain an effective internal control environment.

Ensure compliance with company policies, authorization limits and financial procedures.

Identify financial and operational control risks.

Support internal and external audits.

Follow up audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Strengthen controls related to purchasing, inventory, fixed assets, payment and revenue recognition.

7. Investment & CAPEX Management

Evaluate financial aspects of CAPEX and investment projects.

Prepare business cases including:

• Investment amount
• Expected savings
• ROI / payback analysis
• Cash-flow impact

Monitor actual CAPEX spending against approved budgets.

Provide financial analysis for new production lines, machinery, automation and plant expansion projects.

8. Business Partnering

Act as a finance business partner to the Plant / Operations organization.

Translate financial data into practical business insights.

Provide Management with early warnings regarding cost, profitability and cash-flow risks.

Participate in management meetings and business reviews.

Support commercial and operational decisions with reliable financial analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

5-8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting & Finance.

At least 3–4 years in a Finance Manager / Accounting Manager or equivalent leadership position.

Good command of written and spoken English; required for communication with regional / group management.

Experience in automotive, automotive parts, manufacturing or industrial business is an advantage.

Experience managing manufacturing cost accounting and plant finance.

Experience working with multinational / regional organizations is an advantage.