FLIN - Manager - Accounting & Taxation

Accounting and Taxation Manager

Job Summary:

- We seek a skilled and detail-oriented Accounting and Taxation Manager with 4-6 years of experience in the lending business.

- The ideal candidate will be proficient in preparing, building, and analyzing financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cashflows, and performing all reconciliation related activities.

- Preferably, the candidate should possess extensive knowledge of Indonesian direct and indirect taxation laws applicable to consumer lending businesses and meet all reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Statements Preparation and Analysis:

- Prepare, build, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Ensure financial statements comply with local and international accounting standards.

- Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support decision-making.

2. Reconciliation Activities:

- Perform daily, monthly, and annual reconciliations of accounts, including bank reconciliations.

- Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled on time.

- Identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions to resolve them.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all reconciliations.

3. Taxation Management:

- Ensure compliance with Indonesian direct and indirect taxation laws for consumer lending businesses.

- Prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns, including VAT, corporate tax, and withholding tax.

- Manage tax planning and strategy to optimize tax liabilities.

- Stay updated on changes in tax regulations and ensure the company's practices comply with the latest laws.

4. Reporting Requirements:

- Prepare and submit all required financial and tax reports to regulatory authorities.

- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

- Coordinate with auditors and regulatory bodies during audits and examinations.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation to support financial and tax reporting.

5. Internal Controls and Compliance:

- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.

- Conduct regular audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.

6. Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.

- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, and provide analysis of variances.

- Support financial planning activities to ensure the company meets its financial objectives.

7. Team (Vendor) Management and Development:

- Supervise and mentor junior accounting and tax staff.

- Provide training and support to enhance the skills and knowledge of the finance team.

- Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Professional certification such as CPA, CA, or equivalent is highly desirable.

- Proficient in Bahasa and English.

- 4-6 years of experience in accounting and taxation in the consumer lending business.

- In-depth knowledge of Indonesian direct and indirect taxation laws.

- Proficiency in preparing, building, and analyzing financial statements.

- Strong understanding of reconciliation processes and best practices and familiarity with financial regulations and reporting requirements for lending businesses.

- Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).

- Proficiency in accounting tools, software, and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- High level of integrity and professionalism.

- A strong personality who likes to build things from scratch, prioritizes learning, and wants to grow sustainably (not hyper-growth) by assuming significant responsibility.

- This an international assignment, and the candidate will be relocated to Jakarta within 3-6 months of appointment.