Head of Finance

DP World; Kota Medan ᯔᯩᯑᯉ᯲; On-site; IDR 1,000,000,000 - 2,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World Medan seeks a Head of Finance to lead finance, accounting, procurement and insurance, guiding strategic partnerships with regulators and banks. You will drive monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, budgeting, tax compliance and internal controls, while coaching a Finance team and partnering with operations to improve profitability and working capital.

Strong English communication is essential. Role requires 10+ years in finance, with 5+ years leading a multinational finance function;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a recognized professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience, including at least 5 years leading a finance function or department at multi-national companies.
• Proven knowledge of financial reporting standards and applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in accounts finalisation, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, tax compliance, audit and finance team supervision.
• Commercial and business partnering capability, with experience developing financial models and translating analysis into practical decisions.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to coach, motivate and develop a small team.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels.
• Sound judgement, analytical thinking and project-management capability, with the ability to prioritise and meet timelines.
• Driven, hands-on and detail-oriented, with a strong continuous-improvement mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Oracle Fusion would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end finance and accounting operations and reporting.
• Manage procurement, insurance and supply chain governance.
• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls.
• Provide leadership to the finance team and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate statutory, board and external reporting.
• Partner with operations to improve profitability and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Finance partnering

People management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Work Location: Medan, Indonesia

In the role of Head of Finance, you will provide leadership across finance, accounting, procurement and insurance for BNCT, while acting as a key liaison with tax authorities, financial institutions and other critical stakeholders.

You will oversee end-to-end finance and accounting operations, supply chain management activities and insurance management, while driving financial performance through robust reporting, analysis and business partnering. You will ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and group requirements and identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation and revenue growth.

As a strategic partner to the President Director and senior leadership, you will support the financial stability, operational efficiency and sustainable growth of BNCT.

Key Accountabilities:

Finance / Accounting

• Work with Regional and Global Finance teams to prepare accurate, timely and reliable monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop and maintain finance policies, procedures, internal controls and processes in accordance with accounting standards, legal requirements and company policies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, management reporting and tax reporting and compliance.
• Lead and manage month-end and year-end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, working papers, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Develop business models and provide financial analysis and decision support for strategic and commercial initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory, Regional and Head Office reporting requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose financial management, reporting and operational systems, including accurate interfaces and financial controls.
• Provide leadership to the finance team, including coaching, capability development, succession planning and cross-training.
• Promote continuous improvement, operational discipline and a collaborative, performance-focused culture.

Supply Chain Management

• Oversee supply chain management activities and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, approval authorities and governance requirements.
• Manage procurement and supplier management, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract administration, performance monitoring and compliance with approval authorities.
• Manage office and transportation services for the administrative workplace is safe, functional and fit for business needs. Operations buildings and the workshop remain under the Facility department.
• Direct logistics activities, including the timely and cost-effective movement, receipt and dispatch of goods, and coordination with relevant internal teams and external providers.
• Manage warehouse operations and inventory, including storage, stock accuracy, stock levels, cycle counts, reconciliation of variances, and control of obsolete or damaged stock.
• Establish and monitor performance measures for procurement, office building facilities, logistics, warehousing and inventory, addressing service issues, cost variances and operational risks.
• Ensure effective controls and segregation of duties across purchasing, goods receipt, stock custody, inventory records and payment approval.
• Lead team capability, workforce planning and continuous improvement across these functions, while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable Health, Safety and Sustainability requirements.

Insurance Management

• Manage the Company's insurance programme, including policy renewals, claims administration and liaison with insurers and brokers, ensuring adequate coverage for assets, liabilities and operational risks.

Compliance, Governance and Risk

• Manage annual statutory, internal and external audit processes with auditors, Regional Finance and Head Office, and ensure timely closure of findings and agreed actions.
• Oversee compliance with applicable legal, tax and regulatory requirements, including indirect and corporate taxation relevant to BNCT.
• Oversee legal and contractual matters, including review and administration of commercial contracts and agreements, in coordination with internal and external advisers.
• Coordinate Board papers, minutes and follow-up actions, and support sound corporate governance and delegated authority compliance.

Commercial and Operational Support

• Oversee billing and receivables processes to support complete, accurate and timely invoicing, revenue recognition and collection.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability, working capital, cost control and return on investment.
• Support the setup, integration or expansion of business operations and systems, including testing, data integrity and finance-system interfaces.
• Remain agile and perform other reasonable duties directed by management to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a recognized professional accounting qualification. Master's degree will be advantage.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience, including at least 5 years leading a finance function or department at multi-national companies.
• Proven knowledge of financial reporting standards and applicable local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in accounts finalisation, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, tax compliance, audit and finance team supervision.
• Commercial and business partnering capability, with experience developing financial models and translating analysis into practical decisions.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to coach, motivate and develop a small team.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels.
• Sound judgement, analytical thinking and project-management capability, with the ability to prioritise and meet timelines.
• Driven, hands-on and detail-oriented, with a strong continuous-improvement mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Oracle Fusion would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Note: The advertised job title is being used for Talent Attraction and job advertisement.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 114,000 employees from 162 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs almost 10,000 people, and has ports and terminals in 18 locations.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.