Finance Specialist

Jakarta, Indonesia; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; Hybrid; IDR 200,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Specialist to support a significant finance transformation initiative. This role involves optimizing financial processes and enhancing internal reporting standards in a collaborative, multicultural environment. You will work closely with finance, actuarial, and technology teams, driving efficiencies and ensuring data accuracy. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within one of Asia's leading life insurers, all while enjoying a competitive daily rate on a 12-month contract. If you're ready to make a difference in the insurance sector, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Collaborative environment

Exposure to high-impact initiatives

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in finance, accounting, or audit within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver finance workstream activities with regional teams.
• Prepare financial statements and client reports accurately.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CA certification

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Moody's

Job description

Finance Specialist

Oliver James Associates Jakarta, Indonesia

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Posted: 3 days ago | Type: Hybrid Job | Contract: USD150 - USD220 per day

Oliver James Consulting is hiring on behalf of a leading life insurer in Asia, seeking a talented Finance Specialist to support a major finance transformation initiative in Indonesia. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in one of the region's most respected insurance organisations.

As a Finance Specialist, you'll be part of a regional initiative focused on optimising the financial close process and strengthening internal reporting standards. Working cross-functionally with finance, actuarial, and technology teams, you'll play a key role in driving efficiencies, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting best-in-class financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver finance workstream activities in collaboration with regional and business unit teams.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, tax schedules, and client reports.
• Support process improvements, documentation updates, and training for local teams.
• Ensure alignment with accounting, actuarial, and regulatory standards (IFRS/local GAAP).
• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders through analysis and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance to ensure robust internal controls.

What You'll Bring:

• 6-8 years of relevant insurance industry experience in finance, accounting, or audit.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CA, or actuarial certification is highly regarded.
• Experience in financial close, reporting cycles, and regulatory compliance within insurance.
• Proficiency in systems such as SAP, Hyperion, or Moody's; IFRS 17/4 experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of project management or continuous improvement frameworks is advantageous.

Why Join?

• Partner with a top-tier life insurer on a regional transformation journey.
• Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and multicultural environment.
• Gain exposure to high-impact initiatives while enjoying a 12-month contract with a competitive daily rate of up to USD 220/day.

Interested?
Apply now through Oliver James Consulting and take your next big step in financial transformation within Asia's insurance sector.