Finance Controller

Pengiklan Anonim; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pengiklan Anonim is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the finance function, shaping strategy, governance, and performance across the organization. You will partner with executives to safeguard assets, drive profitability, and enable informed strategic decisions for sustainable growth.

You will oversee the delivery of finance and accounting services, manage budgeting, forecasting, 5-year plans, and monthly/annual closes, and ensure tax compliance and control integrity across entities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, treasury management, taxation, and internal controls.
• Proven track record in commercial finance, financial business partnering, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide financial insight and support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making.
• Strong capabilities in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and financial analysis.
• Effective leader with proven experience in developing, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and executive leadership.
• Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, sound business judgement, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficient in English and Japanese (preferable) with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting process in cooperation with Directors and department managers.
• Develop and maintain 5-year financial strategy and business plans.
• Analyze financial performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis for pricing, investment, expansion, and business decisions.
• Act as Finance Business Partner to Management and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive commercial finance and business partnering activities, delivering financial insight and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.
• Review and approve financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all tax filings.
• Review Tax Compliance processes and coordinate with tax advisors to ensure compliance.
• Provide strategic governance of accounting policies, financial controls, and operating procedures.
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Present financial reports to Board of Directors and Management.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Treasury management

Taxation

Internal controls

Commercial finance

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Business planning

Financial analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Financial Controller serves as the Company’s Finance Leader, accountable for financial strategy, performance management, governance, and business partnering. The role provides executive leadership in driving profitability, safeguarding assets, managing risk, and enabling informed strategic decisions to support sustainable business growth.

This position also oversees the delivery of finance and accounting shared services to associated companies, ensuring service quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations and corporate standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Business Strategy

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting process in cooperation with Directors and / or other department managers.

Develop and maintain 5-year financial strategy and business plans.

Analyze financial performance and identify growth opportunities.

Provide financial analysis for pricing, investment, expansion, and business decisions.

Act as Finance Business Partner to Management and support strategic decision-making.

Drive commercial finance and business partnering activities, delivering financial insight, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations to support business objectives and sustainable growth.

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing.

Review and approve financial statements and management reports.

Oversee and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all monthly and annual tax fillings, including but not limited to WHT 21, 22, 23, 4(2), 26, VAT, Corporate Income Tax, transfer pricing documentation, and foreign worker tax matters.

Review Tax Compliance processes, provide strategic guidance on tax-related issues, and coordinate with tax advisors and relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations and corporate requirements.

Provide strategic oversight and governance of accounting policies, financial controls, and operating procedures, ensuring consistency, compliance, and effective execution across financial accounting, cost accounting, tax compliance, and order management functions.

Oversee internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings in compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.

Present financial reports to Board of Directors and Management.

Lead Department’s activity with integrity and strong commitment to meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Actively support and coach team members by reviewing, clarifying, and providing guidance on their work to ensure consistent and reliable outputs.

3. Treasury, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

Manage cash flow, working capital, CAPEX, and OPEX.

Monitor financial risks and establish mitigation plans.

Oversee internal controls and governance framework.

Lead the implementation of accounting system (such as SAP, etc.) and process transformation initiatives to enhance financial governance, operational excellence, and business performance.

Manage banking and external stakeholder relationships.

Lead, mentor, and develop Finance & Accounting team.

Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.

Authority:

Authorized to enforce financial controls and compliance requirements, represent the Company in finance-related matters, and provide recommendations to Management on strategic and operational financial decisions.

Requirements:

1. Education level and/or relevant experience(s):

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

10-15 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, and Tax, including leadership responsibilities.

2. Knowledge and skills (general and technical):

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, treasury management, taxation, and internal controls.

Proven track record in commercial finance, financial business partnering, and performance management.

Demonstrated ability to provide financial insight and support operational, commercial, and strategic decision-making.

Strong capabilities in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and financial analysis.

Effective leader with proven experience in developing, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.

Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and executive leadership.

Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, sound business judgement, and a commitment to confidentiality.

3. Other requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training, etc.):

Professional certification (preferable) such as CPA, ACCA, CM, CMA, or equivalent.

Proficient in English and Japanese (preferable), both written and verbal, with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with Japanese stakeholders.