Head, ID Controller

Grab; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 1.200.000.000 - 1.800.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading superapp in Southeast Asia is seeking a Head of Controller to oversee financial governance and ensure compliance with IFRS and local regulations. This role involves driving process efficiency, leading a team, and partnering with various stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial management within multinational environments. This position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Benefits

Term Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Parental and Birthday leave

Grabber Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial control, accounting, and/or audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, PSAK, and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Oversee statutory, PCAOB, and internal audits.
• Maintain a robust internal control framework.

Skills

Financial control experience

Accounting knowledge

Audit experience

ERP systems proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Job Description

Get to Know the Team

The Financial Controller team is the strategic partner, collaborating closely with Regional Finance and local management. Our core responsibility is the financial controllership function across all business areas. We focus on maintaining strong internal controls and driving efficiency, providing the essential financial governance needed to support effective business decisions across the entire organization.

Get to Know the Role

The Head of Controller is responsible for leading Grab Indonesia's financial controllership function across all business verticals. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with IFRS, PSAK, and Indonesian tax regulations, and a strong internal control environment. Acting as a key partner to Regional Finance and local management, this position safeguards financial governance while driving process efficiency and automation. Moreover, the Head of Controller will play an integral part in business partnering with various stakeholders including operations, strategy, marketing, risk and compliance, and other departments on driving business and finance decisions. You will directly report to the Director. You will be based on site.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes across all entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Oversee statutory, PCAOB, and internal audits, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness.
• Maintain a robust internal control framework aligned with Grab Group policies and local regulations.
• Partner with tax team to ensure compliance with Indonesian tax, accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Partner with Regional Finance and FP&A teams to align on accounting treatment and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Business Owners in new business initiatives, restructuring, and regulatory changes from a financial control perspective.
• Oversee treasury functions ensuring good cash flow management and cost of funds optimisation
• Lead and develop a controllership team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and digital transformation.

Qualifications

What Essential Skills You Will Need

• A minimum of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA/CA/ACCA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial control, accounting, and/or audit, ideally in multinational or tech-driven environments.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, PSAK, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP/Workday) and financial automation tools.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification required
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in financial management roles, including previous experience as a Controller or similar senior financial position
• Proven track record in a multinational or large corporate environment
• Advanced financial management and accounting skills, with in-depth knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and local Indonesian financial regulations
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.