Head of Accounting

Monroe Consulting Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is seeking a Head of Accounting to join our client in Batam. You will oversee the entire Finance and Accounting function, driving timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial insights to support growth.

The role requires 5–6+ years in finance with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of Indonesian standards, tax, and controls, and the ability to lead a multi-site finance team.

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years in finance and accounting with supervisory experience.
• Strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Solid understanding of Indonesian accounting standards, tax, and compliance.
• Experience supervising a Finance & Accounting team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management.
• Experience in education, hospitality, services or multi-site environments preferred.
• Mandarin or Hokkien language ability favored.
• Willing to be based in Batam.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Finance and Accounting function with timely reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning aligned with objectives.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis to support management decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, taxation, treasury, and general accounting.
• Partner with management to improve financial performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitor variances against budget.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Lead and develop the finance team with clear responsibilities.
• Drive improvements in finance processes and internal controls.
• Foster strong communication with senior management and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is representing a leading and growing education institution in Indonesia in their search for a Head of Accounting to join their team in Batam.

As the Head of Accounting, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's overall finance, accounting, and reporting functions, while providing strategic financial insights to support business growth and operational decision-making. This role is ideal for a finance leader with strong experience in financial management, budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, and business partnering, preferably within the education, hospitality, services, or other multi-site environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the overall Finance and Accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxation, treasury, and general accounting activities.
• Partner with management and operational teams to improve financial performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide analysis on key variances.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Indonesian accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective processes and clear responsibilities.
• Drive improvements in finance processes, systems, and internal controls.

Requirement

• Minimum 5–6 years of finance and accounting experience, with experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of accounting, taxation, financial controls, and statutory compliance in Indonesia.
• Experience managing or supervising a Finance & Accounting team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the education, hospitality, services, property, or other operationally intensive industries is preferred.
• Mandarin or Hokkien speaking ability is required/preferred due to the nature of the business and stakeholder environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a growing and dynamic organization.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems and financial reporting tools is preferred.
• Willing to be based in Batam.