Finance Manager

GLORY; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 223,200,000 - 334,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services in Indonesia is seeking a Finance Manager with extensive experience in financial management. This role involves overseeing accounting activities, ensuring statutory compliance, and leading budgeting and forecasting processes. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and CPA or ACCA certification. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in full-set month end closing.
• Understanding of Indonesia's statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities.
• Ensure all statutory accounting and taxation are up to date.
• Lead preparation of strategic plans and forecasts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Compliance with statutory regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA or ACCA certification

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Finance Manager

Department: Finance - Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Indonesia/Jakarta

Reporting To: Country Head / Finance Director, APAC

Compensation: Rp20,000,000 - Rp30,000,000 / month

Description

To provide financial and commercial support to the local management teams, to facilitate the achievement of business goals within budgeted resource levels and to enhance local decision‑making processes through the proactive provision of financial analysis and interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full spectrum of day‑to‑day accounting activities (AP, AR, GL, Inventory and Fixed Assets), working as an individual contributor and together with external consultants.
• Ensure all statutory accounting and taxation are up to date, including all balance sheets clearly reconciled every month and any differences resolved.
• Lead month end; review and approve monthly journal entries, review account reconciliations, prepare and review monthly reporting packs, KPIs, cash flow and ad‑hoc financial information.
• Ensure compliance with internal control systems and statutory financial regulations.
• Partner with the operations team to close out any outstanding internal audit actions.
• Monitor revenue and overheads and, where appropriate, propose corrective action in relation to deviations against budget.
• Review any ad‑hoc pricing queries, challenging the sales team to maintain margins and profitability, and if necessary, get sign‑off through bid reviews.
• Evaluate new market introductions, analyse product margins, ROI and the impact of commercial discussions and pricing negotiations.
• Lead the preparation of strategic plans, the annual budget, and monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, helping to drive forecast accuracy.
• Provide the Management Leadership team with business insights, analysis and recommendations.
• Drive improvements in the Annual Budget process and ensure that budgets are consistent.
• Understand and support the overall business strategic initiatives.
• Finance lead on key projects and change management initiatives.
• Manage and oversee work of office admin staff on matters relating to office administration, logistics, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned by country head or finance director.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Required Education and Qualifications

• With at least 5 years in a similar capacity and experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree, CPA or ACCA in Accounting.
• Full‑set month end closing experience under very tight deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate strong compliance and sound knowledge of Indonesia’s statutory reporting requirement (audit, tax and sales tax).
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of accounting principles under both International Accounting Standards and Indonesian accounting standards, particularly around revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Able to understand existing processes and implement process change for better internal controls and efficiency.
• Proven track record in full spectrum of financial management, including financial reporting, statutory and taxation compliance, working capital management (AP, AR, inventory, etc).
• Budgeting and forecasting experience will be essential.
• High level of computer literacy; MS Office; specifically, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, complex formulas).

Required Skills and Competencies

• Highly self‑motivated and directed.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
• Hands‑on and willing to roll up his / her sleeves to get things done.
• Proven track record in working with stakeholders outside of finance department.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and data presentation skills.
• Can demonstrate commercial acumen.
• Team player, relationship‑building approach and experience working as a ‘business partner’.