General Ledger Accountant

SEPHORA; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 111,600,000 - 167,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora is hiring a General Ledger Accountant to join our finance team. You will report to the Finance Controlling Manager for Shared Services and own areas of general ledger activity, ensuring accuracy across assets, inventory and accruals.

You will engage in IFRS-compliant accounting, monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, and supporting audits. A CPA/CA and Big 4 experience are valued; strong Excel and SAP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA/CA preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, ideally in a Big 4 or similar.
• Fluent English; experience in English-language environment ok.
• Excel champion with ERP experience such as SAP.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for general ledger components.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in conformity with IFRS.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with audit inquiries.
• Prepare statutory submissions including audit, tax, and secretarial.
• Maintain Internal Control Policies and asset/vendor listings.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Sephora SEA’s omni channel business spans over 8 countries (Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) with 100+ stores and boasts some global flagships such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore, F88 in Kuala Lumpur and Pitt Street in Sydney. Sephora SEA is experiencing rapid growth in the region with new store openings and business channels (i.e., Click and collect and marketplace).

General Ledger Accountant

As a General Ledger Accountant within our team, you will report to the Finance Controlling Manager for Shared Services and will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of the ongoing financial operations, and will be expected to take complete ownership for your areas of focus.

You will shine here if you enjoy…

• Preparing journal entries and reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger including fixed assets, inventory and accruals
• Ensuring all transactions are recorded in accordance with IFRS
• Completing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for management while adhering to required deadlines
• Preparing all Audit Schedules and assisting with Audit inquiries
• Preparing statutory compliance submissions, including audit, tax and secretarial
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with the Group Internal Control Policies
• Ensuring controls are maintained in the fixed asset listing and vendor listing

We would love to hear from you if are/have…

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA/CA is preferred
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably gained in the Big 4
• Fluent in English, experience working or studying in an English language environment is sufficient
• An Excel champion, with some experience with a large ERP system such as SAP previously
• Highly analytical with great problem-solving skills
• Good communicator and able to build effective relationships with peers and internal customers

Here, you will find:

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead
• Work that brings fulfilment, from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

It is in the Sephora DNA to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. Join us and belong to something beautiful.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.