Finance and Accounting Manager

Jakarta Intercultural School; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An international education institution in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager who will manage financial reporting, supervise accounting and tax activities, and lead a team. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, significant experience in top audit firms, and a strong commitment to child protection. Knowledge of finance, accounting, and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years working experience, with 5 years in top 4 audit firms.
• Minimum 3 years as an Accounting Manager.
• Demonstrated commitment to Child Protection and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manages and reviews financial reporting requirements.
• Organizes and supervises all accounting and tax activities.
• Implements controls to safeguard school assets.

Skills

Communication in English and Indonesian

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Finance/Accounting Software System

Microsoft Office

Google Applications

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES & ATTRIBUTES

Minimum a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in accounting.

Minimum 10 years working experience, of which 5 years in top 4 audit firms, and a minimum of 3 years as an Accounting Manager.

Demonstrated experience in using Finance/Accounting Software System or ERP system.

Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Applications

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English and Indonesian

Demonstrated knowledge of Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Auditing, Taxation, Warehousing, GAAP, and internal control principles.

Proven ability in managerial skills.

Demonstrated strong ability in leadership, project management, coaching & mentoring, and organizational skills

Demonstrated outstanding personal skills with strong communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect

Ability to treat sensitive issues in a confidential manner

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team to achieve common objectives

Detail-oriented and has a high level of initiative

Strong ability in analytical thinking and able to work under pressure.

A clear commitment to Child Protection, safety, service learning, and environmental stewardship

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and reviews financial reporting requirements from internal and external parties

Manages, organizes, supervises, and coordinates all accounting, tax, and finance activities.

Manages financial, tax, and other financial-related audits.

Cooperates with the Budget Team in generating, monitoring, and analyzing the variance reports against the budget.

Manages, monitors, and controls the Resources Centre (including the book depository activities) to ensure the availability of maintenance supplies and educational-related books.

Implements all necessary controls and procedures to safeguard the assets of the school.

Manages and reviews all payment-related documents.

Develops or improves the finance/accounting business processes, policies, and procedures, including the reporting processes.

Manages, coordinates, and reviews all tax calculations, payments, and reports to ensure compliance with government regulations.

Prepares the tax planning based on the school’s financial results and budget.

Prepares, reviews, and finalizes all procurement-related contracts in a timely manner in accordance with the school’s policies.

Coaches and develops the finance and accounting team.

Embraces the JIS Learning Dispositions of Resilience, Resourcefulness, Relating, and Reflecting

Performs other related duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Finance or CFO/COO, including, and not limited to, other projects when deemed necessary.

About the school: JIS is a mature school that has weathered many storms and emerged as a positive, multicultural, and innovative learning environment, with a hunger for continuous improvement that reflects the optimistic and entrepreneurial nature of its Indonesian host nation.