Finance Executive Freelance

PT Edelman Indonesia; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 80,000,000 - 110,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman Indonesia is seeking a Finance Audit Support professional in Jakarta to assist tax audits, financial statement audits, and internal audit activities.

You will organize documents, reconcile data, coordinate with finance teams, and maintain audit files while ensuring confidentiality.

Diploma or degree in accounting, taxation, or related field and strong Excel skills are required; prior audit experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, Tax, or Audit preferred.
• Familiar with financial statements and audit documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing data and supporting documents for tax audits.
• Compile and organize tax-related documents including returns and invoices.
• Perform reconciliation between accounting records and filings.
• Assist Finance/Tax team with audit responses and schedules.
• Track audit requests and ensure timely submission.
• Maintain audit working papers and documentation.
• Support external auditors with balance sheet and P&L schedules.
• Help with internal audit walk-throughs and controls testing.
• Maintain confidential finance information and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Audit Support

• Assist in preparing data and supporting documents required for tax audits.
• Compile and organize tax-related documents, including tax returns, tax invoices, withholding tax documents, and other relevant supporting documents.
• Perform reconciliation between accounting records, tax filings, and supporting documents.
• Assist the Finance/Tax team in preparing responses and supporting schedules requested by tax auditors.
• Track outstanding audit requests and ensure required documents are submitted on time.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of tax audit working papers.

2. Financial Statement Audit Support

• Support the preparation of documents and schedules required by external auditors.
• Prepare and compile supporting documents for balance sheet and profit & loss accounts.
• Assist with account reconciliations and audit schedules.
• Support sample testing by retrieving invoices, contracts, bank statements, payment documents, and other supporting evidence.
• Coordinate and follow up on audit requests with relevant Finance team members.
• Maintain and update the audit request/PBC (Prepared by Client) list.
• Assist in resolving audit queries and ensuring supporting documentation is complete.

3. Internal Audit Support

• Assist in preparing documents and data requested by Internal Audit.
• Support walkthroughs and testing of finance-related processes and transactions.
• Compile supporting evidence related to internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Assist in identifying and documenting gaps between existing processes and required controls.
• Maintain organized documentation for audit evidence and future reference.

General Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain Finance and Accounting documentation in a systematic manner.
• Perform data checking, reconciliation, and validation as required.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain outstanding information and documents.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial, tax, and company information.
• Support other Finance-related administrative and reporting activities as required during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Previous experience in Finance, Accounting, Tax, or Audit is preferred.
• Familiar with financial statements, accounting reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Good understanding of basic Indonesian taxation is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large amounts of financial data.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple audit requests simultaneously.
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Complete and organized supporting documents for Tax Audit.
• Complete PBC list and supporting schedules for Financial Statement Audit.
• Supporting documents and evidence required for Internal Audit.
• Reconciliations and data analysis as requested.
• Updated tracking of audit requests, outstanding items, and completion status.
• Properly organized audit working papers and documentation.
• Complete the deliverables according to the given timelines

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.