Senior Tax Specialist

Position : Senior Tax Specialist Manager (Textile Manufacture)
Placement : Purwakarta, West Java

Company Overview :

We are part of the biggest of Textile manufacture in Indonesia, a global producer of essential materials, which includes fertilizers, polymers, fibers, yarns, and medical gloves.

The Company, incorporated in 1975, commenced commercial production in 1976 with a cotton spinning mill in Purwakarta steadily diversified and expanded its Spun Yarn business and added manufacturing of Polyester Filament Yarns, Polyester Staple Fibers, PET Resin, Polyester Chips, and Polyester Filament Fabrics production for global markets, with plants located in West Java (in Purwakarta regency at Jatiluhur and Campaka location), Indonesia. The Company has been listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange since 1990.

The Company is one of Indonesias largest exporters and has been a regular winner of the prestigious Primaniyarta award for its export performance. The Company exports to premium customers in North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. A continuous process of reinvestment and productivity enhancement programs has made the Company one of the most competitive producers of polyester worldwide. The Company's business is all about delivering superior quality, consistency and reliability with the right service every time.

A. Tax Compliance & Filing

• Prepare and file monthly & annual tax returns (PPh 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, VAT/PPN).
• Manage E-Faktur, E-SPT, E-Filing, E-Billing, and E-Bupot Unifikasi.
• Manage PPh 22 Import and tax obligations related to raw materials, machinery, and spare parts.
• Ensure accurate treatment of taxes related to local and imported inventory, capital goods, and tooling.
• Ensure compliance with Tax Omnibus Law (UU HPP) and manufacturing tax regulations.

B. Manufacturing-Focused Tax Support

• Evaluate tax impacts on Bill of Materials (BOM), production inputs, and cost centers.
• Support costing team with tax elements affecting HPP / COGS.
• Manage tax reconciliation for scrap sales, export sales, and inter-plant transfers.
• Review tax implications of vendor contracts for raw materials, packaging materials, and sub-contractors.

C. Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Perform tax-related GL reconciliations and ensure accuracy of manufacturing-related accounts.
• Prepare tax provisions, accruals, and PSAK 46 deferred tax calculations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including cost center reconciliations.

D. DJP Audit & Tax Disputes

• Prepare documentation for SP2DK, tax audits, and DJP inquiries.
• Handle VAT refund audits common in manufacturing due to high input tax credit.
• Support objections and appeals as needed.

E. International Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Support transfer pricing documentation (Local File, Master File) for inter-company purchases:
• Raw materials
• Machinery
• Technical services
• Royalty/licensing arrangements
• Ensure compliance with DTA treaties and DGT forms for foreign suppliers.

F. Advisory & Internal Stakeholder Support

• Advise procurement on correct tax codes for raw materials and operational purchases.
• Advise logistics on import duties, PPN import, and bonded zone compliance (if applicable).
• Support projects involving factory expansion, equipment purchase, and capital investments.
• Ensure correct tax treatment for utility suppliers, transporters, fabrication services, and contract labor.

3. Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of Indonesian tax laws, especially PPh 22, PPh 23, PPh 26, and PPN related to manufacturing.
• Experience handling taxes for:
• Imports (raw materials, machinery)
• Export transactions
• Vendor chain in manufacturing
• Scrap/material sales
• Knowledge of bonded warehouse or Kawasan Berikat, if applicable.
• Strong understanding of costing, inventory movement, and production process taxes.
• Excellent Excel and reconciliation capabilities.
• ERP experience (SAP/MM, SAP FI, Oracle, Odoo) preferred.