Accountant

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm”.

DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

Position:

We are currently looking to recruit a qualified candidate to join our Indonesia Office as an Accountant.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to:

Managing Director

Key external relationships:

Clients, auditors and local authorities

Key internal relationships:

Managing Director, DFDL Indonesia, Partners, Regional CFO, Regional Financial Controller, Regional Finance team, Office Manager

Salary range:

Competitive, varying based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Position type:

Full Time

Location:

Jakarta, Indonesia

Main Duties of the Role:

The following are the key duties and responsibilities that will be expected of you within the Firm:

• Ensures good overall maintenance of accounting system and processing of daily accounting transactions in compliance with local and group reporting.
• Working with Regional Finance Controller to prepare statutory financial reports and corporate income tax returns (i.e., fiscal correction).
• Monthly accounting closing, general ledger, and reconciliation.
• Monthly analyses of financial reports highlighting key result areas and performance.
• Preparing monthly WHT and VAT returns.
• Control overheads in accordance with budgets.
• Preparation of internal and external audit requirements and ensure timely submissions and resolution of issues.
• Preparation of tax audit requirements and ensure timely submissions and resolution of issues.
• Ensure compliance with tax and other regulatory requirements.
• Timely and Effective communication to the Managing Director and Regional Finance Controller of all significant matters which may arise related to the Finance function.
• Implementation of adequate internal control and ensure adherence to company finance policies.
• Other ad hoc duties and projects which may be assigned.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from reputable university with minimum GPA 3.00.
• Minimum working experience of 5 years in accounting or related fields.
• Tax Brevet certification A and B is a plus.
• Understand the basics of accounting, cash flow reporting, financial reporting, tax, and bank reconciliation.
• Have a good knowledge of Indonesian Accounting Standard (Pernyataan Standar Akutansi Keuangan or “PSAK”) and International Financial Accounting Standard (“IFRS”).
• Strong accounting and financial analytic skills.
• Accurate, detailed oriented, and good numeracy skills.
• A team player.
• Highly uphold integrity and confidentiality.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel.
• Experience at an international organization is preferred.
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.