Regional Finance Controller - Palembang (Plantation)

APAC Michael Page; Indonesia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational plantation company in Indonesia is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to lead their finance team from the Palembang HQ. The role involves managing finances, overseeing compliance, and driving financial strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance, preferably in the plantation industry, and must be fluent in Mandarin and English.

Benefits

Allowances

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in finance.
• Proven leadership as FC or equivalent.
• Background in palm oil or plantation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage finances, administration, and risk in Indonesia.
• Oversee accounting, reporting under IFRS, and audits.
• Drive risk mitigation and enforce internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mandarin

English

Education

Bachelor Degree

CPA

CMA

Job description

• Reports to Group FC/CFO, manages the company's finances, administration and risk in Indonesia
• Helps to create financial and business strategies and ensure systems are in place to protect company's assets
  

Client Details

Our client is a multinational plantation company with multiple sites in Indonesia. They are looking to onboard an experienced FC with background in plantation and lead their finance team in Indonesia from Palembang HQ

Description

Assist in preparing business plans and managing capital requests and budgeting processes.Oversee accounting and reporting under IFRS, ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations, and support audits and compliance with local and HQ standards.Supervise treasury functions, maintain cash flow integrity, prepare forecasts, and manage funding and banking relationships.Support executive decisions, manage third-party finance functions, oversee transaction systems, and promote operational best practices.Drive risk mitigation, enforce internal controls, support audits, and follow up on identified issues.Oversee tax filings, provisions, transfer pricing, dispute resolutions, and compliance with new regulations.Report financially to local and group management, and maintain strong relationships with auditors and the internal team.

Profile

• Minimum Bachelor Degree, with qualification in CPA or CMA
• Proven leadership position as FC or equivalent
• More than 15 years of experience
• Preferably candidate with background in palm oil or plantation background
• Able to communicate in Mandarin (Liaise with China office)
• Fluent in English language, both oral and written
• Placement in Palembang, South Sumatra office

Job Offer

• Reporting to Group CFO
• Allowances and accommodation are provided to the successful applicant

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