Tax & Accounting Manager

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading player in consultancy and financial technology, uniquely positioned to serve the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on distressed assets. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and a robust platform, our client provides specialized services in loan consolidation and refinancing, tailored to meet the distinct needs of both consumers and businesses. By drawing on strong partnerships and deep industry expertise, they are committed to reducing the distressed asset market, fostering recovery, and driving growth. With a client-centric approach, they offer personalized solutions to address specific financial challenges and goals. Currently operating in stealth mode, our client plans to emerge from this phase post-2024, making this an exciting time to join their innovative journey.

Position Summary:

Our Client is looking for 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 Cash flows and performing all reconciliation-related activities

The candidate must also have extensive knowledge of Indonesian direct and indirect taxation laws applicable to consumer lending businesses and meet all reporting requirements.

What Will You Do?:

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 in a timely manner.

- 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, specifically 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 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

Requirements:

• Bachelors 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.