Accounting Supervisor (Mandarin)

Key Responsibility

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

•    Supervise daily accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed assets.

•    Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards (PSAK/SAK).

•    Review journal entries, reconciliations, and closing processes performed by accounting staff.

•    Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to management and Mandarin-speaking principals/HQ.

•    Monitor cash flow, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold relevant to beverage trading operations.

Tax & Compliance

•    Ensure accurate and timely calculation, payment, and reporting of tax obligations (PPh 21/23/25/29, PPN, and other applicable taxes).

•    Coordinate with tax consultants and liaise with tax authorities as needed for audits or clarifications.

•    Ensure compliance with statutory accounting, tax regulations, and internal company policies.

Team Supervision & Process Improvement

•    Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily tasks.

•    Develop and improve internal control procedures and accounting SOPs.

•    Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documents.

•    Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting turnaround time.

Stakeholder Communication

•    Communicate directly in Mandarin with principals, suppliers, or regional/HQ finance teams regarding reporting, budgeting, and business matters.

•    Translate and summarize financial reports/documents between Mandarin and English/Indonesian as required.

•    Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Warehouse teams on financial and inventory matters.

Qualification

Education & Experience

•    Bachelor's degree (S1) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification (Brevet A/B, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

•    Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.

•    Prior experience in a trading, distribution, or FMCG/beverage company is strongly preferred.

•    Experience directly reporting to or communicating with Chinese/Taiwanese principals, shareholders, or HQ is a strong advantage.

Language & Communication

•    Mandarin proficiency at a professional working level (spoken and written) is mandatory — used for daily communication with principals/HQ; HSK 4 or above, or equivalent working experience, is preferred.

•    Good command of English and/or Indonesian for internal reporting and documentation.

•    Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with both local staff and overseas stakeholders.

Technical Skills

•    Solid understanding of Indonesian tax regulations (PPh, PPN) and PSAK/SAK financial reporting standards.

•    Hands-on experience with accounting software/ERP systems (e.g., Accurate, SAP, Oracle, MYOB, or similar); experience with distribution/trading modules is a plus.

•    Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTable, basic financial modeling).

•    Familiar with inventory and cost accounting relevant to trading/distribution businesses.