Financial Controller | Director (Global FinTech - Financial Services)

Financial Controller (Director)

Client Overview

Our client is one of Indonesia's leading licensed Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending companies, backed by a well-established international fintech group with a strong presence across Asia. Leveraging advanced digital technology, AI-driven credit assessment, and data analytics, the company provides accessible financing solutions to millions of customers across Indonesia.

Operating under the supervision of Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK), the company continues to strengthen its finance, governance, and regulatory capabilities as it expands its operations. They are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead Finance, Accounting & Tax (FAT) functions across multiple business entities while ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Job Role

The Financial Controller is a Director-level leadership position responsible for overseeing the company's end-to-end Finance, Accounting & Tax (FAT) operations across multiple entities. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, tax management, financial controls, and business performance while supporting strategic decision-making.

Working closely with Executive Leadership, the CFO, and regional headquarters in Shanghai, you will lead financial accounting, IFRS reporting, tax planning, treasury oversight, budgeting, internal controls, and financial process improvements. This position requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic financial leadership with day-to-day operational execution in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Lead Finance, Accounting & Tax (FAT) operations across multiple business entities.

• Develop financial strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency.

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Finance, Accounting & Tax team.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Oversee general ledger, financial accounting, month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with PSAK and IFRS reporting standards for regional consolidation.

• Present financial reports and business insights to executive leadership and regional HQ.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage corporate tax, VAT (PPN), withholding tax (PPh), and statutory reporting.

• Ensure compliance with OJK regulations, Indonesian accounting standards, and tax requirements.

• Coordinate tax planning initiatives to optimize tax efficiency while maintaining compliance.

• Manage relationships with tax authorities, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Treasury & Financial Control

• Oversee cash flow planning, treasury activities, and financial risk management.

• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance across the organization.

• Monitor financial performance and recommend improvements to business profitability.

• Ensure strong financial controls across multiple legal entities.

Budgeting & Business Partnering

• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Partner with business leaders to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

• Support strategic initiatives, investment analysis, and major business decisions.

• Collaborate closely with the CFO and operational leaders to align financial strategies with business objectives.

Process Improvement

• Improve finance systems, SOPs, and reporting processes.

• Drive automation and financial system optimization to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Continuously enhance financial governance and operational best practices.

Candidate Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree (S1) or higher in:

• Accounting

• Finance

• Economics

• Business Administration

• Other related disciplines

Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CA are highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive Finance, Accounting & Tax (FAT) experience.

• Minimum 5 years in a senior Finance or Financial Controller leadership role.

• Proven experience leading Finance, Accounting & Tax functions across multiple legal entities.

• Strong experience within one or more of the following industries:

  • Fintech

  • Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending

  • Digital Banking

  • Multifinance

  • Consumer Finance

  • Financial Services

• Experience working in an OJK-regulated organization is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of PSAK, IFRS, financial reporting, and financial consolidation.

• Deep understanding of Indonesian tax regulations, including PPh and PPN.

• Experience with OJK regulatory reporting and financial compliance.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and internal controls.

• Experience improving financial systems, SOPs, and governance processes.

• Ability to manage multiple entities and complex financial operations simultaneously.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Strong financial leadership and strategic thinking.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Hands-on leadership style with high attention to detail.

• High integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

Language

• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.

• Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred to facilitate communication with regional headquarters in Shanghai.