Luxury Resort Finance Director – Pre-Opening Lead

Banyan Group; Tanjung Raja; On-site; IDR 2,000,000,000 - 3,600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Banyan Group invites a seasoned Director - Finance to lead the pre-opening and early operations of Banyan Tree Escape Balak. You will establish the financial foundation, build robust controls, and partner with owners and management to drive profitability.

The role requires Indonesian tax and accounting expertise, luxury hospitality experience, and the ability to supervise a finance team across multiple sites in Indonesia. English and Bahasa Indonesia fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior finance leadership role within luxury hotels or resorts.
• Proven pre-opening experience is strongly preferred, ideally in a luxury resort setting.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian taxation, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in hotel financial systems (e.g., Opera, Micros, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Finance functions, including accounting, purchasing, receiving, income audit, cost control, and credit management.
• Develop the pre-opening Finance master plan, including organization structure, manning guides, recruitment timeline, and training schedule.
• Prepare and manage the pre-opening budget, cash flow forecasts, and annual operating budgets in coordination with department heads.
• Set up financial systems and infrastructure, including the chart of accounts, PMS/POS and accounting system integration, banking arrangements, and payment processes.
• Establish accounting policies, internal controls, and standard operating procedures in line with company requirements and local regulations.
• Establish purchasing and procurement procedures, supplier relationships, and operating equipment and inventory controls ahead of opening.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis, and forecasts.
• Ensure full compliance with Indonesian taxation, accounting standards, and statutory requirements, including corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, and local regional taxes.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and government authorities.
• Monitor revenue, costs, and profitability, providing insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Oversee cash management, credit control, and working capital to safeguard company assets.
• Support the management team and owners with financial analysis, investment appraisal, and business planning.
• Ensure effective internal audit processes, risk management, and fraud prevention measures.
• Lead, train, and develop the Finance team, building strong local talent and succession plans.
• Provide regular Finance updates and reports to Regional Finance / Corporate, owners, and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Taxation knowledge

Hotel systems

Excel skills

English fluency

Bahasa Indonesia

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA/CMA

Tools

Opera

MICROS

SAP

Job description

Banyan Group invites a seasoned Director - Finance to lead the pre-opening and early operations of Banyan Tree Escape Balak. You will establish the financial foundation, build robust controls, and partner with owners and management to drive profitability.

The role requires Indonesian tax and accounting expertise, luxury hospitality experience, and the ability to supervise a finance team across multiple sites in Indonesia. English and Bahasa Indonesia fluency is essential.