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Senior Finance Manager/ Finance Director

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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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