Tax Manager

CNGR Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CNGR Indonesia is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee the organization’s tax compliance, planning, and accounting for income taxes. This role ensures statutory requirements are met while optimizing its tax position and managing relationships with tax authorities.

You will lead tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, and tax audits, while coordinating with ERP platforms and internal controls. Mentoring a tax team and liaising with external partners will be essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or fiscal administration.
• Full professional qualification (Brevet A&B, USKP) required.
• 5–10 years in corporate tax or Big 4 with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Deep knowledge of Indonesian tax laws and international tax treaties.
• Familiar with ERP systems and government tax portals (e-Faktur, e-Bupot, Coretax).
• Strong analytical capability and ability to advise management.
• Experience mentoring teams and managing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely filing of direct and indirect tax returns (CIT, VAT/PPN, Withholding Taxes).
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and manage tax holidays or exemptions.
• Manage month-end and year-end tax accounting, including deferred taxes.
• Serve as primary contact for external tax audits and draft responses to assessments.
• Prepare Transfer Pricing documentation (Local/M Master File) and monitor intercompany transactions.
• Oversee tax workflows and integration with Coretax and ERP controls.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Leadership / management

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Fiscal Administration

Full professional qualification (Brevet A&B, USKP Certification)

IAI or IAPI membership (plus)

Tools

ERP systems (Coretax, e-Faktur)

Tax portals (e-Bupot, Coretax)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to oversee the organization’s tax compliance, tax planning, and accounting for income taxes. This role ensures the company meets all statutory requirements while optimizing its tax position and managing relationships with tax authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate filing of all direct and indirect tax returns (e.g. Corporate Income Tax, VAT/PPN, and Withholding Taxes).
• Identify and implement tax-saving opportunities; manage fiscal facilities such as tax holidays or masterlist exemptions.
• Manage the month-end and year-end tax accounting process, including deferred taxes and reconciliation of tax accounts in ERP systems.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external tax audits; draft technical responses to tax assessments and manage appeals or objections.
• Ensure the preparation of Transfer Pricing Documentation (Local File/Master File) and monitor intercompany transactions for arm’s length compliance.
• Oversee tax workflows, ensuring integration with digital platforms (such as the Coretax system) and internal control frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Fiscal Administration.
• Full professional qualification is typically required (e.g. Brevet A&B, USKP Certification). Membership in professional bodies such as IAI or IAPI is a significant plus.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in corporate tax or a Big 4 accounting firm, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Deep knowledge of local tax laws (e.g. General Provisions and Tax Procedures Law) and International Tax/Treaties (P3B).
• Familiar with ERP systems and government tax portals (e-Faktur, e-Bupot, Coretax).
• Strong analytical capability to assess tax cases and provide recommendations to management.
• Experience mentoring teams and managing cross-functional projects such as mergers or entity consolidations.
• Good English communication skills (reading and writing) is a must, mandarin is a plus.