Assistant Manager Accounting

About the role

The Assistant Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Accounting Manager in overseeing the full spectrum of the company's accounting functions. This includes transaction recording, monthly and annual book closing, financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit coordination. The position also provides leadership to the accounting team, ensuring that financial reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable standards.

Key responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) in compliance with SAK/PSAK.

• Closing Process: Ensure smooth and timely month-end and year-end closing, including adjustments, accruals, and depreciation.

• General Ledger: Review journal entries, reconcile accounts, and safeguard the accuracy of the ledger.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable & Cash Management: Supervise AP/AR processes, bank reconciliations, and aging reports.

• Fixed Assets & Inventory: Oversee asset recording, depreciation schedules, and stock counts/valuation.

• Taxation: Coordinate tax calculations, filings, and reconciliations (PPh, VAT, annual returns).

• Audit & Compliance: Prepare documentation and serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors.

• Internal Controls: Support the implementation and enhancement of SOPs and internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.

• Budgeting & Analysis: Contribute to budget preparation, variance analysis (actual vs. budget), and management reporting.

• Team Leadership: Guide, evaluate, and develop accounting staff to achieve excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum).
• 4–7 years of accounting experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in closing processes and financial reporting.
• Prior experience as an external auditor or significant exposure to external auditors and tax authorities.
• Strong knowledge of SAK/PSAK and Indonesian tax regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic financial modeling); skilled in Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle EBS or SAP).
• Ability to analyze financial statements and variances.
• Effective leadership and team management.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and deadline-driven.