A global engineering and infrastructure solutions provider specializing in the design, supply, construction, and management of mission-critical facilities. The organization supports data centre operators worldwide, delivering integrated end-to-end solutions across multiple regions with a strong focus on operational excellence, technical precision, and project execution. As part of its continued regional growth, the business is strengthening its APAC finance and compliance capabilities to support an expanding multi-entity operational footprint.
Finance Manager, based in BatamVacancies available in yearly contract and short-term contract
About the RoleWe are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded finance professional to lead and strengthen the APAC finance and tax function based in Batam, Indonesia. This role will oversee regional financial operations, statutory reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, audit coordination, and multi-entity accounting activities across the APAC region, while partnering closely with global finance leadership to ensure alignment with corporate standards and local regulatory requirements.In addition to managing day-to-day finance operations, a key immediate priority for this role will be leading and executing the strategic migration of the company’s corporate advisory and withholding tax functions from the current external provider to a new advisory partner. This will require strong technical understanding of Indonesian tax regulations, cross-border transactions, withholding tax mechanisms, and the ability to coordinate effectively across internal stakeholders, external advisors, and regional finance teams to ensure a seamless transition with zero disruption to business operations.This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable finance leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving regional environment while driving process improvements, governance, and scalable financial operations across APAC.
ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee the APAC finance and tax function across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions. Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and control accounts. Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including Balance Sheet, P&L, Management Accounts, and regional reporting packs. Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities. Ensure accurate financial consolidation and reporting across APAC entities. Lead and execute the strategic migration of corporate advisory services and withholding tax workflows from the current vendor to the new advisory partner, ensuring zero disruption to ongoing business operations. Act as the primary liaison between internal finance teams, outgoing and incoming tax/advisory providers, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Oversee the transfer, reconciliation, validation, and archiving of historical tax records, withholding tax filings, advisory documentation, and compliance records. Partner with external advisors to establish, optimize, and document new SOPs and governance frameworks for withholding tax compliance, tax filings, and advisory workflows. Ensure all withholding tax obligations, statutory filings, regulatory deadlines, transfer pricing requirements, and tax compliance matters are accurately managed across APAC entities. Maintain compliance with Indonesian and regional accounting standards, statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal company policies. Support and manage internal and external audits, ensuring timely preparation and submission of required documentation and audit responses. Monitor project costs, margins, budget variances, and financial performance to support operational and commercial decision-making. Collaborate closely with project teams, operations teams, commercial stakeholders, and global finance leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations. Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies across finance workflows. Support global compliance activities, registrations, intercompany transactions, and cross-border financial operations. Oversee relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors, service providers, and regulatory authorities. Develop scalable finance processes, governance structures, and reporting frameworks to support regional business growth. Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to finance team members as the regional finance function expands. Support wider regional and global finance initiatives, transformation projects, and ad hoc business requirements as needed. Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection, governance, and information security policies. Flexibility to support global operations and attend meetings outside standard business hours when required.
RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CA is preferred. Strong experience in finance, accounting, and tax management within a regional or multi-entity environment. Proven experience managing AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial operations. Strong understanding of Indonesian tax regulations, withholding tax mechanisms, transfer pricing, VAT, corporate tax, and cross-border transactions. Experience managing or supporting transitions involving external tax advisors, auditors, finance vendors, or compliance service providers is highly advantageous. Proven capability in audit management, statutory reporting, financial consolidation, and tax compliance across APAC entities. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across internal teams, external advisors, and global leadership. Experience working in multinational or regional environments, ideally supporting APAC operations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial planning capabilities. Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, along with advanced Excel skills. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multicultural and cross-border teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with professional written and spoken English preferred. Proactive, adaptable, and hands-on mindset with the ability to support both strategic and operational finance activities. Prior experience in engineering, infrastructure, construction, technology, or project-based industries would be advantageous.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. EA: PrimeStaff Management Services Pte Ltd | 95C5411EAP: Yang HuiTing Karin | R1106591
