Junior Accountant

Finance Indonesia, Jakarta Full Time Regular
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About this Position

Support accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end closing, balance sheet control, tax administration, audit readiness, and finance projects. The role works closely with the Financial Controller and regional teams, turning accounting data into clear analysis and confidently presenting findings to stakeholders. 

What you´ll do

  • Perform month-end close activities, including cost-trend reviews, financial management reporting, travel and expense reporting, trial balance checks, foreign-exchange revaluation checks, and required correcting or reclassification entries.
  • Review sales recognition and goods-in-transit items; prepare supporting adjustments in line with the closing timetable.
  • Prepare and explain monthly and year-to-date variance analysis, including the underlying business drivers.
  • Maintain provision accounting: review entries, post releases or utilizations, reconcile balances, and present conclusions during balance sheet review meetings.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for provisions, payables, payroll-related accounts, VAT, and other assigned accounts; maintain evidence and complete confirmations in BlackLine.
  • Support Indonesian tax administration, including withholding tax reporting through Coretax, PPh 23 reconciliations, and distribution of withholding tax slips when required.
  • Prepare inventory and net working capital reporting and support related analysis.
  • Support external audit requests, organise evidence, and maintain timely submissions in the auditor collaboration portal.
  • Coordinate routine finance information with Human Resources, Controllers, shared services, banks, and regional teams, including bank statements and payroll general-ledger data.
  • Post and reconcile bonus provisions and payroll-related costs; communicate results and exceptions to Controllers.
  • Support finance improvement projects and user acceptance testing, including foreign-exchange exposure and generalledger account initiatives.
  • Maintain clear work instructions, strong document control, and timely follow-up of open items; escalate risks early.
  • Maintain proper project documentation and ensure knowledge transfer for business continuity

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a strong understanding of journal entries, accruals, provisions, trial balance, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements is essential.
  • Approximately 2–3 years of relevant accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience; exceptional fresh graduates with strong internship experience may be considered.
  • Working knowledge of Indonesian withholding tax and VAT processes, with the ability to learn company-specific systems quickly.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, SUMIF or SUMIFS, lookups, reconciliations, and structured data checks.
  • Professional English proficiency in speaking and writing, with the confidence to join regional meetings and prepare clear emails and presentations.
  • Experience with a Big Four accounting firm, especially in external audit; candidates from other reputable audit firms or strong corporate accounting roles should also be considered.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Outpatient medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Life, Hospital, Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
  • DPLK (Financial Institution Pension Fund)
  • Annual Physical Examination

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26101440

Job Locations: Indonesia, Jakarta

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com

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Chi siamo

Forti di una storia lunga quasi di 150 anni, siamo in prima linea per ripensare e migliorare la vita di tutti i giorni. Oggi e per le generazioni future. Con l’aiuto dei nostri brand e delle nostre tecnologie innovative e sostenibili, in ogni team in tutto il mondo. Henkel occupa posizioni di leadership sia nel mercato al consumo che in quello industriale: Il nostro portafoglio include ben noti prodotti per la cura dei capelli, detersivi per il bucato, ammorbidenti, ma anche adesivi, sigillanti e rivestimenti funzionali. 

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