General Manager Finance Accounting Tax

WE’RE HIRING: FINANCE, ACCOUNTING & TAX GENERAL MANAGER

Our client, an established Japanese trading company , is looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee its Finance, Accounting, and Tax functions in Indonesia.

Location: Jakarta Pusat

Employment: Permanent, with a 3-month probation period

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, ensuring compliance with PSAK/IFRS and group accounting policies.
• Oversee cash flow planning, banking relationships, foreign exchange management, credit control, and collections.
• Manage Indonesian tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax audits, and external tax advisors.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly reviews, management reporting, and budget-versus-actual analysis.
• Analyse working capital, receivables, inventory turnover, and profitability to support business decisions.
• Strengthen internal controls, approval procedures, SOPs, and segregation of duties.
• Manage internal and external audits and coordinate reporting with regional and overseas stakeholders.
• Lead the Finance, Accounting, and Tax teams, develop managers, and build a succession plan.
• Oversee ERP controls and drive improvements in financial processes and reporting.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting , with Brevet A/B or an equivalent tax qualification .
• Minimum 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and tax , including at least 5 years in management .
• Experience as a Finance Manager or above in an Indonesian subsidiary of a foreign or multinational company.
• Strong experience in PSAK/IFRS closing, external audits, Indonesian taxation—including PPh, PPN, and tax audits—and transfer pricing compliance.
• Hands-on experience in cash management, bank negotiations, and foreign exchange management.
• Familiar with Bank Indonesia reporting requirements and finance processes related to imports and customs.
• Experience operating and controlling ERP systems; SAP is preferred .
• Proven ability to coach teams and develop staff into future managers.
• Business-level English for internal communication, overseas reporting, and negotiations.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Experience in trading, distribution, or chemicals , with a strong understanding of working capital management.
• Big Four audit experience is strongly preferred , followed by recent experience in an in-house finance role.
• Experience working in a Japanese company and familiarity with the Ringi approval process .
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent ; an MBA is an advantage.
• Experience improving processes through automation or business intelligence tools, such as RPA or Tableau.

BENEFITS

• THR
• Performance bonus, subject to company performance
• Tax borne by the company
• BPJS and private health insurance

Application deadline: 6 November 2026

Joining date: Negotiable based on notice period, with a target of joining no later than April–May 2027.

Interested in this opportunity? Please send your updated CV and share your current salary, expected salary, and notice period via direct message.