Finance & Strategy Trainee

Key Responsibilities 1. Finance & Accounting Support (50%)

• Assist with recording invoices, payments, receipts, and other financial transactions in Xero.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable trackers, monitor payment due dates, and prepare aging reports.
• Support monthly closing activities, including journal entries, expense allocations, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliation schedules.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and assist in reconciling the General Ledger against relevant sub-ledgers and financial records.
• Assist with recording loan disbursements, repayments, accrued interest, and other lending-related transactions.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual Indonesian tax filings, including PPN and PPh, and coordinate supporting documentation with the external tax consultant.
• Maintain organized financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation for audits and statutory reporting.
• Prepare cash position trackers, payment summaries, and financial data for management reporting.
• Identify discrepancies in financial records and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

2. Business Operations & Process Improvement (30%)

• Assist in reviewing and improving internal business processes, workflows, and operational procedures across departments.
• Support the development and maintenance of operational trackers, dashboards, and management reporting tools to monitor business performance.
• Assist in identifying operational inefficiencies, process bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather information, track deliverables, and ensure timely completion of operational initiatives.
• Support the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and internal guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring key operational metrics, including loan disbursements, collections, portfolio performance, and business productivity.
• Support the implementation and testing of internal systems and reporting tools, including documenting issues and coordinating improvements.
• Conduct research and benchmarking to identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency and business processes.

3. Strategy & Special Projects (20%)

• Support the preparation of management presentations, business performance reports, investor materials, and strategic review documents.
• Assist in conducting market research, competitor benchmarking, and industry analysis to support business expansion and strategic initiatives.
• Support financial and operational analysis for new business opportunities, product initiatives, and potential partnerships.
• Assist in preparing business proposals, feasibility assessments, and preliminary financial models for strategic projects.
• Conduct research on regulatory developments, industry trends, and market opportunities across existing and prospective markets.
• Support the coordination of special projects, including maintaining project trackers, documenting discussions, and following up on action items.
• Assist in preparing supporting materials and documentation for external stakeholders, including business partners, consultants, and professional advisers.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Product, and other teams to support cross-functional strategic initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Min. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields. Final year students with no classes to attend are also encouraged to apply.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Good Excel/Google Sheets skills and comfortable working with numbers.
• Strong attention to detail, highly analytical, organized, and willing to learn.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools, AI applications, and automation solutions to improve productivity and streamline workflows.
• Good communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (mandatory).
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

BENEFITS:

• Paid internship stipend of Rp3,000,000.
• Opportunity for full-time employment after a successful internship period.