TAX MANAGER (English Speaker)

Indonesia Bole Yuma Human Resources Group; Cirebon; On-site; IDR 400,000,000 - 750,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Indonesia Bole Yuma Human Resources Group is seeking an experienced Tax Director to oversee corporate income tax, VAT, and related filings in Indonesia. You will lead the tax team, ensure timely compliance, and liaise with authorities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Taxation, 7–10 years of experience in Indonesian tax law, and strong analytical skills. Mandarin knowledge is a plus; English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation or a related financial field
• Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience in taxation, with significant experience in Indonesian tax law and compliance
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian corporate income tax, VAT, income tax withholding and other applicable tax regulations
• Proven experience managing tax teams and supervising junior tax professionals
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is essential; Mandarin would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, VAT returns and other tax filings
• Developing and implementing tax strategies to minimise tax liabilities while ensuring compliance
• Managing tax compliance calendars and deadlines
• Leading and supervising the tax team, providing guidance on complex tax matters
• Conducting tax risk assessments and identifying exposure or audit risk
• Preparing tax provision calculations and maintaining documentation for financial reporting
• Communicating with tax authorities and representing the company in tax-related matters
• Advising senior management on tax implications of business transactions, restructuring and strategic decisions
• Staying updated on changes in tax legislation and implementing necessary adjustments
• Maintaining comprehensive tax documentation and records for audit readiness and verification

Skills

Tax compliance

Leadership

Indonesian tax law

Excel

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overseeing the preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, value-added tax (VAT) returns and other statutory tax filings in compliance with Indonesian tax regulations

Developing and implementing tax strategies to minimise tax liabilities whilst ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations

Managing tax compliance calendars and ensuring all tax obligations are met within required timeframes

Leading and supervising the tax team, including reviewing their work, providing guidance on complex tax matters and supporting their professional development

Conducting tax risk assessments and identifying areas of potential exposure or audit risk

Preparing tax provision calculations and maintaining appropriate documentation for financial reporting purposes

Communicating with tax authorities, including responding to tax inquiries and representing the company in tax-related matters

Advising senior management and operational staff on tax implications of business transactions, restructuring initiatives and strategic decisions

Staying updated on changes in tax legislation and regulations, and implementing necessary adjustments to tax compliance processes

Maintaining comprehensive tax documentation and records to support audit readiness and compliance verification

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation or a related financial field

Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience in taxation, with significant experience in Indonesian tax law and compliance

Strong knowledge of Indonesian corporate income tax, VAT, income tax withholding and other applicable tax regulations

Proven experience managing tax teams and supervising junior tax professionals

Proficiency in English language (both written and verbal), as this is essential for the role

Proficiency in Mandarin would be beneficial

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax legislation

Experience with tax accounting software and Microsoft Excel at an advanced level

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in tax filings and documentation

Professional tax qualifications such as Bapak or membership with professional tax bodies would be advantageous

Experience in international taxation and transfer pricing would be beneficial