Senior General Ledger Accountant

SEPHORA; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sephora SEA seeks a Senior General Ledger Accountant to own core GL processes, reporting to the Finance Controlling Manager for Shared Services. You will ensure accuracy of financial operations and drive timely financial reporting and audit support.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain IFRS compliance, and support statutory submissions. Strong Excel and SAP experience, plus Big 4 exposure, are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required or preferred for CPA/CA track.
• English fluency is required for communication with teams and audits.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a Big 4 environment.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP).
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations to maintain accuracy of the general ledger, including fixed assets, inventory, and accruals.
• Support monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting in a timely manner.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with inquiries; support drafting audited financial statements.
• Prepare statutory compliance submissions including audits, tax, and secretarial tasks.
• Ensure all transactions comply with IFRS and Group Internal Control Policies.

Skills

Accounting

English

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/CA preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Job description:

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Sephora SEA’s omni channel business spans over 8 countries (Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand) with 100+ stores and boasts some global flagships such as ION and Raffles City in Singapore, F88 in Kuala Lumpur and Pitt Street in Sydney. Sephora SEA is experiencing rapid growth in the region with new store openings and business channels (i.e., Click and collect and marketplace).

Senior General Ledger Accountant

As a Senior General Ledger Accountant within our team, you will report to the Finance Controlling Manager for Shared Services and will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of the ongoing financial operations, and will be expected to take complete ownership for your areas of focus.

You will shine here if you enjoy…

• Preparing journal entries and reconciliations to maintain the accuracy of the general ledger including fixed assets, inventory and accruals
• Supporting monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes in line with required timeliens
• Preparing all Audit Schedules and assisting with Audit inquiries, and supporting the drafting of audited financial statements (AFS) for both internal and external audits
• Preparing statutory compliance submissions, including audit, tax and secretarial
• Supporting statutory compliance submissions, including audit, tax, and secretarial requirements
• Ensuring all transactions are recorded in accordance with IFRS and Group Internal Control Policies

We would love to hear from you if are/have…

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA/CA is preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably gained in the Big 4
• Fluent in English, experience working or studying in an English language environment is sufficient
• An Excel champion, with some experience with a large ERP system such as SAP previously
• Highly analytical with great problem-solving skills
• Good communicator and able to build effective relationships with peers and internal customers

Here, you will find:

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit

• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead

• Work that brings fulfilment, from delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference

It is in the Sephora DNA to champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. Join us and belong to something beautiful.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.