Junior Accountant

Henkel; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work model

Global growth opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an Accounting Analyst in Jakarta to support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and tax administration. You will collaborate with the Financial Controller and regional teams to translate accounting data into clear analyses and present findings to stakeholders.

The role requires 2–3 years of accounting or audit experience, strong Excel skills, and English proficiency. Expect a hybrid work model and opportunities for growth within a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with solid knowledge of journal entries, accruals, provisions, trial balance and financial statements.
• 2–3 years of relevant accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience; fresh graduates with strong internships may be considered.
• Working knowledge of Indonesian withholding tax and VAT processes; quick learner of company systems.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, SUMIF/SUMIFS, lookups) and data checks.
• Professional English proficiency for meetings and communications.
• Experience with Big Four or reputable audit firms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Review revenue recognition and tax-related items and adjust as needed.
• Prepare variance analysis and explain business drivers.
• Maintain provision accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support tax administration and withholding tax processes.
• Coordinate with HR, controllers and regional teams for data and approvals.
• Post and reconcile payroll-related costs and bonuses.
• Support external audits and maintain evidence in portals.
• Contribute to finance improvement projects and UAT.

Skills

Journal entries or accruals

Balance sheet reconciliations

Trial balance

Financial statements

Excel (PivotTables, lookups)

English proficiency

Tax knowledge (Indonesian)

Audit experience (Big Four)

Data analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

BlackLine

Job description

About this Position

Supportaccurate and timely financial reporting, month-end closing, balance sheetcontrol, tax administration, audit readiness, and finance projects. The roleworks closely with the Financial Controller and regional teams, turningaccounting data into clear analysis and confidently presenting findings tostakeholders.

What you´ll do

• Perform month-end close activities, including cost-trend reviews, financial management reporting, travel and expense reporting, trial balance checks, foreign-exchange revaluation checks, and required correcting or reclassification entries.
• Review sales recognition and goods-in-transit items; prepare supporting adjustments in line with the closing timetable.
• Prepare and explain monthly and year-to-date variance analysis, including the underlying business drivers.
• Maintain provision accounting: review entries, post releases or utilizations, reconcile balances, and present conclusions during balance sheet review meetings.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for provisions, payables, payroll-related accounts, VAT, and other assigned accounts; maintain evidence and complete confirmations in BlackLine.
• Support Indonesian tax administration, including withholding tax reporting through Coretax, PPh 23 reconciliations, and distribution of withholding tax slips when required.
• Prepare inventory and net working capital reporting and support related analysis.
• Support external audit requests, organise evidence, and maintain timely submissions in the auditor collaboration portal.
• Coordinate routine finance information with Human Resources, Controllers, shared services, banks, and regional teams, including bank statements and payroll general-ledger data.
• Post and reconcile bonus provisions and payroll-related costs; communicate results and exceptions to Controllers.
• Support finance improvement projects and user acceptance testing, including foreign-exchange exposure and generalledger account initiatives.
• Maintain clear work instructions, strong document control, and timely follow-up of open items; elevate risks early.
• Maintain proper project documentation and ensure knowledge transfer for business continuity

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a strong understanding of journal entries, accruals, provisions, trial balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements is essential.
• Approximately 2–3 years of relevant accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience; exceptional fresh graduates with strong internship experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of Indonesian withholding tax and VAT processes, with the ability to learn company‑specific systems quickly.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIF or SUMIFS, lookups, reconciliations, and structured data checks.
• Professional English proficiency in speaking and writing, with the confidence to join regional meetings and prepare clear emails and presentations.
• Experience with a Big Four accounting firm, especially in external audit; candidates from other reputable audit firms or strong corporate accounting roles should also be considered.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Outpatient medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Life, Hospital, Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
• DPLK (Financial Institution Pension Fund)
• Annual Physical Examination

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.