Senior Finance, Accounting & Tax

Serial; Bekasi; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Serial is seeking a Finance Operations professional in Bekasi to lead AP/AR, billing, cash management, and closing, with oversight of 3PL, logistics finance, and inventory costing.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in finance/accounting within retail, e-commerce, or logistics, and strong Excel/ERP skills to drive cost efficiency and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of Finance/Accounting experience.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, distribution, logistics, 3PL, FMCG, or high-volume environments.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, bank reconciliation, cash flow, closing, and reporting.
• Experience with inventory accounting, COGS, stock reconciliation, and costing.
• Familiarity with POS, payment gateway, marketplace settlement, ERP, and warehouse systems.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance activities including AP, AR, payment processing, reimbursement, and cash management.
• Review invoices, payment requests, and supporting documents.
• Monitor receivables and payables and ensure timely follow-up.
• Manage cash flow and daily fund requirements.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with 3PL and logistics for revenue recognition and related invoices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite)

Job description

1. Finance Operations

• Oversee daily finance activities, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), payment processing, reimbursement, and cash management.
• Review and verify invoices, payment requests, and supporting documents before processing.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and ensure timely follow-up.
• Manage and monitor company cash flow and daily fund requirements.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

2. 3PL & Logistics Finance/Revenue/Billing

• Monitor and reconcile Operational transactions related to 3PL, warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics services as basis of revenue recognition
• Review logistics-related invoices, vendor bills, and operational expenses.
• Monitor revenue and costs related to 3PL services and ensure proper allocation.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Operations teams to validate service transactions, delivery-related costs, and other operational charges.
• Analyze logistics costs and identify discrepancies or opportunities for cost efficiency.

3. Inventory & Cost Control

• Support the monitoring and reconciliation of inventory value, stock movement, and COGS.
• Reconcile inventory-related transactions between the warehouse/ERP system and financial records.
• Assist in investigating inventory discrepancies and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support periodic stock opname and ensure adjustments are properly documented and recorded.
• Monitor inventory-related costs, including inbound, warehousing, and other relevant logistics costs.

4. Financial Closing & Reporting

• Support and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process.
• Prepare and review financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Perform regular bank, AR, AP, inventory, payment gateway, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze financial variances and identify unusual or incorrect transactions.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and properly supported by documentation.
• Provide financial data and analysis for management reporting.

5. Tax & Audit Support

• Coordinate with the Accounting/Tax team or external tax consultant regarding tax-related matters.
• Ensure finance documentation is properly maintained for tax and audit purposes.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing required financial data and supporting documents.
• Assist in ensuring finance activities comply with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

5. Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Analyze actual performance against budget and provide explanations for significant variances.
• Provide financial analysis to support business decisions, including store expansion, inventory purchases, logistics costs, and operational spending.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and financial performance.

7. Process Improvement & Internal Control

• Review and improve existing finance processes, workflows, and controls.
• Identify potential financial risks, process gaps, and opportunities for automation.
• Support the implementation and optimization of finance-related systems, including ERP and other business systems.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and documentation across finance processes.
• Provide guidance and support to junior Finance team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, distribution, logistics, 3PL, FMCG, or a high-volume transaction environment is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, bank reconciliation, cash flow, financial closing, and financial reporting.
• Experience handling inventory accounting, COGS, stock reconciliation, and inventory costing.
• Familiarity with POS, payment gateway, marketplace settlement, ERP, and warehouse systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or other ERP systems is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.