Country Finance Manager

Job Description : COUNTRY FINANCE MANAGER INDONESIA An excellent Country Finance Manager job has just become available at a multinational engineering company in Jakarta. In this job, you will be responsible for operations finance and commercial finance for the company along with other ad hoc issues. About the Country Finance Manager Role: This position will be a critical role within the finance/accounting division reporting directly to the Managing Director and be a strategic partner to the business line heads in managing the business. Based in Jakarta, this is a great opportunity to join the finance team of a multinational company. Key Responsibilities: · Contribute to the development of the strategy in the relevant geographic area and provide input to the strategy of the divisions based on the local regulatory standards and requirements · Ensure effective and cost-efficient support platforms are established for business lines in line with group requirements, including oversight of relevant local finance group functions. Support the Country Managing Director in driving local demand order and safeguarding the overall interest of the company · Provide stewardship to the relevant geographic area to ensure overall financial governance. Drive implementation of processes to ensure compliance with Group policies and requirements in the areas of accounting, controlling, reporting, treasury, planning, tax, real estate and information systems. Manage and further develop shared service centres in the geographic area in line with group policies and requirements · Provide oversight to ensure local compliance with all applicable fiduciary requirements. Act as the key external contact for all finance related matters (including local authorities, multilateral organisations) · Ensure an efficient organisation of financial accounting and reporting processes in line with Group GAAP, local legal and tax requirements. Ensure financial reporting management in accordance with defined quality standards and required business/financial system closing schedules · Ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosures. Oversee implementation of internal controls regarding financial and non-financial operations. Ensure compliance with corporate and country standards, regulations, and guidelines. Support internal and external audits. Sign off assurance letter for the area of responsibility · Support risk assessment of business decisions based on knowledge of local regulations, customers, markets and overall interests of the company · Implement key improvement programmes across area of responsibility and for optimisation of legal set-up, capital structure and asset management in cooperation with finance group functions. Drive continuous improvements in cost efficiency and implements group function cost reduction initiatives across area of responsibility. Identify and implement finance best practices within the geographical area · Ensure finance competency assessments for finance teams are in place. Establish processes to ensure appropriate personal development actions are implemented. Lead training and development activities for finance personnel in the geographic area A successful candidate must possess good communications and strong business partnering skills. Key Requirements: · 15 or more years of experience with strong exposure for overall finance management · Prefer good knowledge of Indonesia GAAP (PSAK) and IFRS · Proficiency in SAP is a must · Strong communication skills · Leadership skills in managing and coaching a team · Good knowledge of local corporate, tax and other regulatory compliance · CPA certification is a plus

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