Accounting Head

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is seeking an Accounting Head in Jakarta to lead end-to-end accounting, closing, and reporting. You will ensure IFRS/PSAK 117 compliance, strong governance, and collaboration with senior management and regulators.

The role requires deep knowledge of PSAK/IFRS, insurance regulation, and experience guiding finance transformation projects. You will manage audits and drive cross-functional initiatives across Finance, Tax, and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, external audit, or related finance function.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry preferred.
• Previous experience with a Big Four accounting firm is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams and managing both direct and indirect reports.
• Practical experience with IFRS 17 / PSAK 117, insurance regulatory reporting, or major finance transformation initiatives is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to senior management and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting processes, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with PSAK, IFRS, and internal requirements.
• Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls, including balance-sheet reconciliations, review procedures, issue resolution, and monitoring of financial reporting quality.
• Oversee regulatory and statutory reporting, including submissions to OJK and other relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Lead key accounting and finance initiatives, including IFRS 17 / PSAK 117, Sharia business separation, capital reorganization, system implementation, and finance transformation projects.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and transactions, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, timely reconciliation, and alignment across relevant business units.

Skills

IFRS/PSAK 117 expertise

Insurance accounting

Internal controls

Regulatory reporting

Audit management

Finance transformation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Big Four experience

Industry experience in insurance/financial services

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description

The Accounting Head leads the end-to-end accounting, financial closing, and reporting functions, ensuring that financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control policies. The role provides financial insight and strong governance to support management decision-making and strategic initiatives, including IFRS 17 / PSAK 117, Sharia business separation, capital management, and finance transformation. The Accounting Head also leads the accounting team and works closely with senior management, Group Finance, auditors, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Skills / Compétences particulières (titre)

• Strong technical knowledge of Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards (PSAK) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), particularly IFRS 17 / PSAK 117.
• Comprehensive understanding of insurance accounting and Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, intercompany accounting, consolidation, and capital management.
• Experience managing external and internal audits, including the resolution of complex accounting and audit matters.
• Experience leading finance transformation, regulatory change, system implementation, or other large-scale finance projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound professional judgment on complex and non-routine matters.
• Ability to translate complex accounting and regulatory requirements into clear, practical, and business-relevant solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Finance, Actuarial, Tax, Information Technology, and other business functions.
• Strong leadership skills, with a focus on accountability, collaboration, capability development, and continuous improvement

Qualifications / Compétences (titre)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, external audit, or a related finance function.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is preferred.
• Previous experience with a Big Four accounting firm is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams and managing both direct and indirect reports.
• Proven experience managing financial closing, regulatory reporting, internal controls, and external audits.
• Practical experience with IFRS 17 / PSAK 117, insurance regulatory reporting, or major finance transformation initiatives is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to senior management and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities / Responsabilités (titre)

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting processes, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with PSAK, IFRS, and internal requirements.
• Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls, including balance-sheet reconciliations, review procedures, issue resolution, and monitoring of financial reporting quality.
• Oversee regulatory and statutory reporting, including submissions to OJK and other relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Lead key accounting and finance initiatives, including IFRS 17 / PSAK 117, Sharia business separation, capital reorganization, system implementation, and finance transformation projects.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and transactions, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, timely reconciliation, and alignment across relevant business units a