Head of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is seeking an Accounting Head in Jakarta to lead end-to-end accounting, closing, and reporting. You will ensure IFRS/PSAK 117 compliance, strong governance, and collaboration with senior management and regulators.

The role requires deep knowledge of PSAK/IFRS, insurance regulation, and experience guiding finance transformation projects. You will manage audits and drive cross-functional initiatives across Finance, Tax, and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, external audit, or related finance function.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry preferred.
• Previous experience with a Big Four accounting firm is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams and managing both direct and indirect reports.
• Practical experience with IFRS 17 / PSAK 117, insurance regulatory reporting, or major finance transformation initiatives is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to senior management and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting processes, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with PSAK, IFRS, and internal requirements.
• Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls, including balance-sheet reconciliations, review procedures, issue resolution, and monitoring of financial reporting quality.
• Oversee regulatory and statutory reporting, including submissions to OJK and other relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Lead key accounting and finance initiatives, including IFRS 17 / PSAK 117, Sharia business separation, capital reorganization, system implementation, and finance transformation projects.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and transactions, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, timely reconciliation, and alignment across relevant business units.

Skills

IFRS/PSAK 117 expertise

Insurance accounting

Internal controls

Regulatory reporting

Audit management

Finance transformation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Big Four experience

Industry experience in insurance/financial services

Job description

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada is seeking an Accounting Head in Jakarta to lead end-to-end accounting, closing, and reporting. You will ensure IFRS/PSAK 117 compliance, strong governance, and collaboration with senior management and regulators.

The role requires deep knowledge of PSAK/IFRS, insurance regulation, and experience guiding finance transformation projects. You will manage audits and drive cross-functional initiatives across Finance, Tax, and IT.