Job Description
Accounting and Taxation Manager
About the company
Geekhunter is hiring on behalf of our client, with core business is consultancy and financial technology.
Job Responsibilities
Seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounting and Taxation Manager with 4-6 years of experience in the unsecured 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.
- 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.
- 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 mannerIdentify discrepancies and implement corrective actions to resolve them.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all reconciliations.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinate with OJK and other local regulators for any license related requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
Job Requirements
- 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 software (Xero, QBO), 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
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to significantly impact the financial health of borrowers (businesses and consumers) across the South East Asia.