Finance Accounting Specialist

Shopee; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial professional to oversee the monthly financial close process and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role involves managing financial reports, liaising with auditors, and implementing accounting policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, particularly in retail or inventory transactions, and will be proficient in using general ledger systems. Join this dynamic team and play a crucial role in maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency within the organization.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in financial reporting and audit background.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience with general ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close, ensuring accurate recording of costs.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting Principles

Data Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Engage in the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.

Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.

Liaise with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.

Interact at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all management reporting and statutory reporting.

Responsible for the general ledger and financial statements, overseeing the classification and booking of all transactions.

Analyse the effect of statutory accounting practices and study regulations and guidance to ensure the correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed, establishing the proper techniques to discover and prevent errors/fraud.

Validate all the proposed entries for all new product developments and ensure full cycle activities have been captured properly and timely in the system.

Ensure all the monthly management accounts with all its supporting schedules (mainly all the balance sheet accounts) are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.

Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes.

Requirements

• 3-4 years experience in handling financial reports in an audit background. Prior experience in the Big 4 companies will be an advantage.
• 3-4 years handling retail or inventory transactions for candidates coming from retail, industrial, or pharmaceutical backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of the United States or Indonesian generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience working within a general ledger system (Oracle will be an advantage) and full cycle of the closing process.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and communicate data logically, accurately, and concisely.
• Proficient in operating Microsoft Office programs.