Finance Manager (APAC)

Job Summary:

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join the team. This role will be responsible for preparing financial reports (Balance Sheet, P&L, Management Accounts) and supporting the audit for the APAC entities, maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing external advisors and supporting the operations function across the region. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of Indonesian and IFRS accounting principles.

 Core Duties & Responsibilities

·      Support the Senior Finance and Tax Controller (APAC) and Head of Finance with key deliverables and any tasks as required to maintain compliance, implementing efficiencies and process improvements.

·      Manage day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.

·      Monitor and control costs to optimise financial performance.

·      Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.

·      Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.

·      Assist in the preparation of project budgets and financial forecasts.

·      Monitor project expenses and ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.

·      Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.

·      Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.

·      Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and company policies.

·      Collaborate with project managers and other team members to provide financial insights and support decision-making.

·      Provide support for preparation and submission of tax filings and documents

·       Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation and information.

·      Collaborate with global Finance teams to align local practices with corporate standards.

·      Research, document and share best practice, sharing knowledge with the Global team to support future projects.

·      Support the wider regional and global teams with any ad-hoc tasks and administration duties as required.

·      Flexibility to attend meetings outside of normal working hours to support global operations.

·      Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties

·      Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.

·      To develop and resource a team as necessary to support business growth.

 Qualifications: Skills and Experience

·      Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·      Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction or technology sector.

·      Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations within Indonesia.

·      Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and ideally Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central).

·      Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

·      Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

·      Good communication and interpersonal skills, good written and spoken English language preferable.

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Values & Behaviours:

 DPI Values

                                          Dedication                Precision                   Integrity

Behaviours

 ·      Inspiration - Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment.

 ·      Team Spirit - Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes.

 ·      Self-Awareness - Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results.

 ·      Achievement - Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done.

 ·      Tenacity - Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity.

 ·      Influence - Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them.

 Our Vision

 ·      To compete at the highest standards in data centre fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond.

 Our Mission

·      Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality.

·      Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service identifying closely with their changing requirements.

·      Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy.  Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements.

 Our Strategy

 ·      People - Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become.  Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals.  Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients.

·      Products - must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datalec’s commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection.  New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards.

·      Purpose - relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect.