GM Finance (Trading)

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group, on behalf of a leading multinational trading and distribution company, is seeking a strategic and commercially minded General Manager - Finance, Accounting & Tax to lead the finance organization in Indonesia. The role requires overseeing all finance, accounting, tax, treasury, reporting, compliance, and internal control activities while aligning with regional HQ.

The ideal candidate is a senior finance leader with 15+ years of experience, proven ability to drive

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Finance, Accounting and Tax with leadership exposure.
• Experience leading financial closing under PSAK/IFRS in a multinational.
• Proven external audit management and tax regulation knowledge.
• Strong treasury, cash management and foreign exchange experience.
• ERP/system controls and governance with DoA and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, accounting, tax, treasury, reporting, and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the Indonesian business.
• Manage working capital, liquidity, and banking relationships.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and authorities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Group governance standards and internal audits.
• Develop finance talent and succession planning across teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Finance leadership

Treasury management

PSAK IFRS knowledge

ERP SAP

Taxation

Management accounting

Audit management

Budgeting

English proficiency

Bahasa Indonesia proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting

Brevet A/B certification

CPA/CA/CMA

MBA or equivalent management qualification

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group, on behalf of a leading multinational trading and distribution company, is seeking a strategic and commercially minded General Manager - Finance, Accounting & Tax to lead the finance organization in Indonesia.

This role is ideal for a senior finance leader with extensive experience in financial management, taxation, treasury, governance, and leadership development within multinational environments. The successful candidate will serve as a key business partner to local and regional management, driving financial excellence, operational efficiency, compliance, and organizational capability.

Position Overview

The General Manager - Finance, Accounting & Tax is responsible for overseeing all finance, accounting, tax, treasury, reporting, compliance, and internal control activities for the Indonesian business.

The role will ensure strong financial governance, optimal working capital management, regulatory compliance, and alignment with regional and global headquarters while developing a high-performing finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Operations & Treasury

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes in accordance with PSAK, IFRS, and Group accounting standards.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and banking relationships.
• Lead negotiations with banking partners and oversee financing arrangements.
• Manage foreign currency exposure and implement appropriate hedging strategies.
• Oversee ERP financial operations, preferably SAP, including:
  • Financial approvals
  • Business process controls
  • Credit management
  • Accounts receivable
  • Collection processes
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian banking and import-customs-related financial requirements.

Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee all corporate tax activities, including:
  • Corporate Income Tax (PPh Badan)
  • VAT (PPN)
  • Withholding Taxes (PPh)
  • Tax reporting and filing
• Manage tax audits and interactions with tax authorities.
• Lead transfer pricing compliance activities.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and advisors.
• Monitor tax regulation changes and ensure timely implementation.

Management Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Conduct budget-versus-actual analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Oversee management reporting, including:
  • Profit & Loss
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow
  • Accounts Receivable Aging
  • Inventory Turnover
  • Loan Position Reporting
• Monitor working capital and capital efficiency metrics such as:
  • ROIC
  • EVA
  • DIO
  • DSO
  • DPO
  • Cash Conversion Cycle
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to regional and global headquarters.

Governance, Risk & Internal Control

• Develop and maintain:
  • Accounting policies
  • Delegation of Authority (DoA)
  • Credit control policies
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Strengthen internal controls and approval workflows.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and accountability structures.
• Lead internal and external audit activities.
• Support enterprise risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure full alignment with Group governance standards.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop the Finance, Accounting, and Tax teams.
• Coach and empower finance managers and key personnel.
• Establish performance goals and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Build technical and leadership capabilities across the function.
• Develop succession plans and mentor high-potential employees for future leadership roles.

Key Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and Tax.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or senior leadership position.
• Prior experience as a Finance Manager or above within a multinational or foreign-owned company in Indonesia.
• Strong experience leading financial closing processes under PSAK and IFRS.
• Proven experience managing external audits.
• In-depth knowledge of Indonesian tax regulations, including:
  • PPh
  • PPN
  • Tax audits
• Strong treasury management experience covering:
  • Cash management
  • Banking negotiations
  • Foreign exchange management
• Understanding of Indonesian banking and import-customs finance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience developing successors and future finance leaders.
• Strong ERP expertise, preferably SAP.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting.
• Brevet A/B certification or equivalent tax qualification.
• Business-level English proficiency.
• Native or business-level Bahasa Indonesia proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within:
  • Trading
  • Distribution
  • Chemicals
  • Similar working-capital-intensive industries
• Professional certifications such as:
  • CPA
  • CA
  • CMA
• MBA or equivalent management qualification.
• Previous Big Four audit firm experience combined with commercial industry experience.
• Experience working in a Japanese company environment.
• Familiarity with the RINGI approval process.
• Experience in:
  • Business process improvement
  • Automation initiatives
  • RPA solutions
  • Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior finance executive who combines strong technical expertise in accounting, tax, treasury, and governance with proven leadership capabilities. This individual should be capable of acting as a strategic business partner, driving financial discipline, improving working capital performance, strengthening controls, and developing future finance leaders while operating effectively in a multinational reporting environment.