A leading multinational company is recruiting for a Finance Director job in Jakarta. In this job, you will oversee and prepare financial and management reports, procedures, presentation of findings and specific recommendations to the board of directors.
About the Finance Director Role:
Reporting to the Global CFO, your key objective will be to report the company’s financial performance, governance and regulatory compliance across a number of jurisdictions, formulation of strategic business plans, maintain policies and procedures, and provide expert financial advice to the entire management team and board of non-executive directors.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources
Oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including implementation of finance frameworks, policies and processes in accordance with local/international accounting standards
Drive the introduction of global accounting best practices and strong governance/internal controls over accounting and reporting activities
Timely and accurate recording of accounting transactions, including month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance to local/international accounting standards
Forecast how changes in local/international tax regulations can affect tax accounting and compliance. Oversee all matters related to corporate finance, treasury, working capital management, foreign exchange, etc.
Lead the preparation of financial budgets according to annual business priorities. Drive timely and insightful reporting of financial information for presentation to management
Lead and oversee continuous global improvement initiatives to enhance the timeliness, accuracy and quality of accounting and financial reporting
Partner with the relevant internal stakeholders on budget forecasts and key matters related to Corporate Finance
Strategically plan and monitor the annual financial budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, funding, etc. to ensure optimal working capital and minimisation of financial risks
Monitor financial performance against strategic goals by providing financial forecasts, reviews and analyses. Address forecast deviations and potential financial challenges (e.g. cash flows, debt levels, etc.)
Oversee the implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority and internal control practices to ensure safeguarding of cash and physical assets, and minimising financial liabilities. Ensure corporate directives on limits of authority, budgeted costs and cost control initiatives are implemented and adhered to
Formulate investment strategies, hedging policies and cash management practices (including optimal transaction banking infrastructure) to maximise yields, cost savings and efficiency
Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting and internal control processes/systems to improve value given to stakeholders
Present the consolidated financial reports and analyses to key stakeholders for decision making, with recommendations on accounting treatment
Drive a learning culture and develop capabilities and careers of the Finance teams
To succeed in this Finance Director role, you will need to have a minimum of 15 years' relevant experience with over five years in a Finance Director position in the industry leading the Asia region. You will also need strong communication, analytical, creative thinking and leadership skills.
Key Requirements:
Minimum of 15 years' experience in accounting or finance including proven experience as a Finance Director or CFO
CA, CPA, MBA qualification is a strong advantage
Prior experience in large-scale multinational FMCG and logistics companies within Asia region is highly desirable
Recent five years' in a similar leadership role having led, developed and groomed successful finance teams in Asia
Demonstrate advanced knowledge in M&A, Joint Venture and Partnerships
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment whilst still being hands-on
Team player with excellent communication skills
Demonstrated high level of professionalism, honesty, integrity and work ethics
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to take their career to the next level fast. The company is well known for being a leader in their field of expertise and they continue to expand despite a challenging business environment.
If you have demonstrated experience as a Finance Director in a global operation, this Finance Director role is right for you.
Apply now to learn more.
Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.
