A newly established multinational company located in Merak, Banten Province is looking for a talented person as a Country Accountant. He/she will be based in Merak, Banten Province with frequent travel to Jakarta and or Asia Pacific area as well.
As a member of the Asia Pacific Controllers function, these positions report to Accounting Managers based in Hong Kong and will support accounting operations of company legal entities in the accountant’s home country as well as in one or two other countries in Asia Pacific.
Areas of responsibilities include:
- Representing the Controllers function in the country to support the businesses.
- With assistance of Accounting Manager and the company auditors, prepare Statutory Accounts based on local GAAP.
- Assisting and supporting the Accounting Manager to ensure accuracy of US GAAP reporting
- Tax filings (indirect and direct taxation) with the help of company’s tax consultant.
- Tax accounts reconciliation, including VAT and GST accounts if applicable in the country.
- Payroll coordination with the service provider to ensure employees are paid on time.
- Monitor customer invoice printing and distribution performed by service provider
- Monitor supplier invoice processing performed service provider
- Ensure accuracy of Fixed Assets accounts.
- Reconcile GL accounts as required by Accounting Manager
- Focal point for Audits (External and Internal)
- Support Record Retention Policy
Knowledge and skills requirement for the job:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least 8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferable some years in Accounting Firms
- Understanding of local GAAP and US GAAPs
- Experience in tax filings
- Knowledge of internal control in operations and financial reporting (SOX compliance).
- Strong communication skills and fluent in English.
- Knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL
- A TEAM player
- Willing to be based in Merak, Banten
