Senior Finance Manager/ Finance Director

Hogarth Worldwide; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

Hogarth Worldwide Ltd seeks a Senior Finance Manager/Finance Director in Jakarta. The role encompasses overall financial management including reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while leading a team of Finance Executives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience within global organizations, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a commercial or financial role.
• Experience of global organizations and working with foreign enterprises.
• In process of gaining or having a professional accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for all Finance aspects including daily operation and reporting.
• Manage month end close and review financial reconciliations.
• Accountable for all cash management and compliance tasks.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical Skills

Excel Skills

Education

Undergrad/MSc Degree in Accounting and Finance

Job description

Senior Finance Manager/ Finance Director

Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Reportinglines andkey stakeholders:

This role reports to the Head of Office, Jakarta with a functional reporting into the CFO, APAC

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsible for all Finance aspects including daily operation, monthly/quarterly/annual management and statutory reporting
• Manage month end close for all reporting units ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with Hogarth/WPP requirements
• Prepare/review month-end adjustment journals, balance sheet reconciliations, confirmation and reconciliation of intercompany balances, prepayments and accruals to ensure accuracy
• In-charge of annual, quarterly and monthly budgeting and forecasting process
• Prepare monthly management information for discussion at management meetings including actual to forecast analysis, variance analysis and trends
• Accountable for all cash management and payment approvals
• Work with Account Servicing team/project manager to verify job completion status, closure, interim and final billing
• Monthly review of all the ageing reports, include WIP, debtors, creditors, etc
• Work closely with Global/Regional Finance in respect of compliance, accounting processes, systems and control environment
• Maintain internal SOX and other controls/processes to ensure compliance with SOX, Internal and External Audit requirements
• Responsible for VAT returns and submission to Customs and Excise
• Year round liaison with auditors, accountants and tax advisers to ensure timely finalisation of accounts and filings as appropriate
• Prepare statutory year end accounts
• Oversee office administration
• Ad hoc financial projects and tasks as required
• Manage a team of Finance Executive(s)

Requirements:

• Undergrad/MSc Degree in Accounting and Finance
• Excellent communication skills and multi-tasking ability.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a commercial or financial role.
• Experience of global organizations and working with foreign enterprises.
• Strong English speaking and writing skills.
• In process of gaining or having a professional accounting qualification.
• Financial modelling and budget planning experience essential.
• Able to analyze large volumes of data with strong Excel skills.
• Able to work without direct supervision.

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