ERA Analyst

PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 540,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk is seeking an ERA Finance Analyst to own Energy Reporting & Accounting activities in a managed services environment supporting energy, refinery, and hydrocarbon operations.

The role ensures accurate inventory valuation, margin reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls execution in line with IFRS and internal governance. Strong SAP Finance skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.
• CPA / CA / ACCA and Indonesian Ak. certification preferred.
• Inventory or Energy Accounting training is a plus.
• Mandatory hands-on SAP Finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Valuation & Margin Accounting: perform FIFO, NRV, COGS, and related analyses with supporting calculations.
• Physical vs Book Reconciliation: ensure complete, audit-ready reconciliation evidence.
• Inventory GL & Journal Entries: post SAP entries and support SOAR reconciliations.
• Controls, Compliance & Audit: execute SOX, IFRS, and internal controls.
• Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement: identify gaps and drive process improvements.

Skills

Energy Accounting

Inventory Accounting

Hydrocarbon Accounting

Financial Reporting

Journal entries

GL accounting

Margin analysis

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree

CPA / CA / ACCA

Indonesian Registered Accountant (Ak.)

Inventory or Energy Accounting training

Tools

SAP Finance

Job description

The ERA Finance Analystis responsible forexecuting and owning Energy Reporting & Accounting (ERA) activities within a managed services environment supporting energy, refinery, and hydrocarbon operations.

This role ensuresaccurateinventory valuation, margin reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls execution in compliance with accounting standards and internal governance requirements. Depending on experience level, the Analyst may perform standard transactional activities or independently manage complex valuation, reconciliation, and audit-sensitive processes.

The roleoperateswithin defined financial control frameworks and contributes directly to financial integrity, close stability, and audit readiness.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

A strong ERA Finance Analyst:

Ensures inventory valuation outputs areaccurateand explainable

Executes reconciliations with minimal open items

Maintains audit-ready documentation at all times

Identifiesdiscrepancies early and performs root-cause analysis

Operates confidently in SAP Finance (mandatory)

Maintains discipline under month-end close pressure

Reduces escalations through technical competence and ownership

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Valuation & Margin Accounting

Execute stock valuation activities including FIFO, NRV, CCS, COGS, GINI, and GRANI (based on experience level).

Prepare andvalidatevaluation schedules andsupportingcalculations.

Support margin segmentation and loss/gain analysis.

Ensure alignment between operational movements and financial valuation outcomes.

Provide structured documentation supportingvaluationoutputs.

(Complex valuation methodologies expected at Senior Analyst capabilitylevel.)

2. Physical vs Book Reconciliation

Perform reconciliation between physical inventory and book records.

Validate completeness of material movements before reconciliation.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in coordination with operations and third-party depots.

Ensurereconciliationevidence isretainedandaudit-ready.

Support periodic and month-end reconciliation cycles.

3. Inventory GL & Journal Entries

AnalyzeinventoryGL movements and key balance drivers.

Prepare and post journal entries in SAP in line with FCM and internal controls.

Support SOAR balance sheet reconciliations and update reconciliation tools.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation.

(Independent GL driver analysis expected at Senior Analystlevel.)

Apply contract and pricing logic to valuation and accounting outcomes.

Trace document flows across GSAP contracts, pricing formulas, and settlement logic.

Validate data sources supporting accounting entries.

Ensure accounting outcomesreflectcommercial agreements accurately.

(Deeper contract interpretation expected at Senior Analystlevel.)

5. Controls, Compliance & Audit

Execute SOX, RDS, FCM, and internal control requirements.

Retain evidence and ensure compliance with IFRS, OMP policies, and internal standards.

Support internal and external audit activities with reconciliations and explanations.

Ensure all ERA outputs are defensible andaudit-ready.

6. Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

Identifyvaluation, reconciliation, or reporting discrepancies.

Perform structured root cause analysis.

Escalate complex issues with clear documentation and recommended actions.

Propose process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control stability.

Support governance forums and close discussions asrequired.

Education Requirement

MinimumBachelor’s Degree(S1) in Accounting or Finance.

Master’sdegree (S2) is an advantage.

Recommended Certifications

CPA / CA / ACCA

Indonesian Registered Accountant (Ak.)

Inventory or Energy Accounting training preferred

Skills & Experience Required

This role is designed for finance professionalsoperatingwithin structured financial control environments.

The ideal candidate will have:

2–7years of experiencein Energy Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Hydrocarbon Accounting, or Financial Reporting.

Experience in shared services or managed services environments preferred.

Mandatory hands-on SAP Finance experience.

Strong understanding of:

Inventory valuation methodologies

Journal entries and GL accounting

Balance sheet reconciliation

Month-end close processes

Exposure tomargin analysis and energy accounting is an advantage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

High ownership mindset and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently under tight reporting deadlines.

Fluent English communication (spoken and written) – Mandatory.

PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group) has been the backbone of strategic sectors in Indonesia since its establishment. We have transformed into a leading energy, chemical, and infrastructure solutions company in Southeast Asia to provide better services to our customers and stakeholders. As the sole operator of a Naphtha Cracker plant, Chandra Asri Group plays a central role in the petrochemical industry, which is essential for the production of everyday products and has been designated as a national vital object by the Indonesian government.

Chandra Asri Group continues to collaborate and innovate sustainably as a growth partner.

PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (Chandra Asri Group) has been the backbone of strategic sectors in Indonesia since its establishment. We have transformed into a leading energy, chemical, and infrastructure solutions company in Southeast Asia to provide better services to our customers and stakeholders. As the sole operator of a Naphtha Cracker plant, Chandra Asri Group plays a central role in the petrochemical industry, which is essential for the production of everyday products and has been designated as a national vital object by the Indonesian government.

Chandra Asri Group continues to collaborate and innovate sustainably as a growth partner.

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