Finance Manager

A leading mining trading organisation in Jakarta is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dedicated team. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in shaping financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting business growth across regional markets.

What you'll do:

As a Finance Manager based in Jakarta, you will be entrusted with consolidating financial data from various service providers while ensuring accuracy and completeness in every report. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include validating month-end packages against local GAAP standards, maintaining meticulous records that are always audit-ready, and partnering with tax accountants for statutory compliance. You will coordinate annual audits alongside regional teams, support budgeting cycles by delivering insightful variance analyses, and participate in finance transformation projects aimed at enhancing systems and processes. Your role will also involve providing ad hoc support across departments to ensure operational efficiency. Success in this position requires a collaborative approach, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving skills, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial governance.

• Consolidate financial data from service providers and perform thorough accuracy checks to ensure all reporting aligns with local GAAP standards.
• Validate month-end packages for completeness of records, maintaining high standards of compliance in financial reporting.
• Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are met according to regulatory guidelines, fostering trust and transparency across the organisation.
• Support the month-end closing process by working collaboratively with the Singapore Finance and Management Team to deliver timely results.
• Maintain financial documents meticulously on record so they are audit-ready at all times, demonstrating reliability and attention to detail.
• Partner with the Tax Accountant to provide accurate accounting data for statutory tax compliance reporting and returns, ensuring seamless cooperation between departments.
• Coordinate end-to-end annual statutory financial audits with local Auditors and the Singapore Finance team, facilitating smooth communication and efficient processes.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting cycles by providing precise financial data, insightful variance analysis, and actionable recommendations to management.
• Participate in local finance transformation projects focused on improving systems, controls, processes, and standardisation for greater operational efficiency.
• Offer support for ad hoc or administrative matters as needed, including trade operations compliance, cost controls, and operational efficiency initiatives.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Finance Manager position brings extensive experience across both audit firms—preferably within the Big 4—and progressive finance functions within trading or commodity sectors. Your academic background includes degrees in Accounting or Business/Finance complemented by professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA. You have proven yourself as a dependable partner when coordinating audits or collaborating with regional teams. Your proficiency in English ensures effective communication across borders. Beyond technical qualifications, you possess mature judgement, meticulous attention to detail, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure without compromising on quality or warmth. Your analytical mindset supports management decision-making while your interpersonal sensitivity fosters an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business/Finance (preferably with an Accounting major) is required for this role.
• A combined exposure of 10 to 15 years across audit firms (ideally Big 4) and progressive finance or accounting roles is essential for success.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent are highly preferred for this position.
• Experience coordinating with auditors, service providers, and regional teams demonstrates your ability to work dependably within a networked environment.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory as you will interact regularly with international colleagues.
• Commodity industry experience is considered ideal but not strictly required; it will enhance your understanding of sector-specific challenges.
• You bring maturity, independence, meticulousness, and hands-on skills that foster trust among colleagues.
• Your analytical abilities enable you to provide valuable insights during budgeting cycles and variance analysis exercises.
• You demonstrate resilience under pressure or tight deadlines while maintaining pleasant interpersonal relationships within the team.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your finance career further within an inclusive trading organisation that values your expertise and supports your growth journey—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.