Head of Accounting - Mandarin Speaker (Education)

Monroe Consulting Group; Batam; Vor Ort; IDR 669.600.000 - 1.116.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is representing a leading Education Institution in Indonesia for a Head of Finance based in Batam. The role leads finance, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and planning with strategic insight to drive growth and governance.

The successful candidate combines strong technical finance expertise with leadership, delivering hands-on support in a growing, multi-site environment and partnering with management to improve financial performance.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5-6 years of Finance & Accounting experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in education, hospitality, services, property, or other operationally intensive industries is preferred.
• Proven experience managing and developing Finance & Accounting teams.
• Willingness to be based in Batam.
• Mandarin or Hokkien language capability is required/preferred due to stakeholder and business needs.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee the Finance & Accounting function.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, taxation, and general accounting functions.
• Partner with management and operational teams to improve financial performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitor performance against budgets and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounting team.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls.

Kenntnisse

Financial management

Budgeting

FP&A

Cash flow

Financial reporting

Taxation

Compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Financial reporting tools

Jobbeschreibung

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is representing a leading and growing Education Institution in Indonesia in its search for a Head of Finance based in Batam.

This role will lead the overall Finance & Accounting function, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, effective business partnering, and strategic financial support to drive organizational growth and operational excellence.

Position Overview

Lead the company's finance, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial planning activities while providing strategic insights to support management decision-making and business performance.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance expertise with leadership capabilities and a hands‑on approach suitable for a growing, multi‑site operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the overall Finance & Accounting function.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, taxation, and general accounting functions.
• Partner with management and operational teams to improve financial performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitor performance against budgets and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounting team.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5-6 years of Finance & Accounting experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in education, hospitality, services, property, or other operationally intensive industries is preferred.
• Proven experience managing and developing Finance & Accounting teams.
• Willingness to be based in Batam.
• Mandarin or Hokkien language capability is required/preferred due to stakeholder and business needs.

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Strong experience in:
  • Financial reporting
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
  • Cash flow and working capital management
  • Financial controls and compliance
  • Taxation and statutory reporting
• Strong understanding of Indonesian accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, treasury, taxation, and general ledger functions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze business performance and provide actionable recommendations.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and adaptable working style.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑growing and dynamic organization.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance strategic planning and operational execution.

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate is a finance leader with experience managing end‑to‑end finance operations within a service‑oriented or multi‑site business environment. They bring strong technical finance expertise, leadership capability, business acumen, and the ability to support organizational growth through sound financial management and strategic decision support.