Accounts Receivable & Tax Accounting Specialist

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join PT Polychemie Asia Pacific Permai as a full-time Accounts Receivable & Tax Accounting Specialist based in South Jakarta, Jakarta. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and ensuring the smooth operation of the entire accounts receivable cycle, cash receipts, and related accounting journal entries accurately and timely within our manufacturing operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability of cash, bank, and accounts receivable balances in the General Ledger while maintaining strict local tax compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Examining daily bank mutations and processing Incoming Payments in SAP Business One to classify accounts receivable clearances accurately based on billing invoice numbers.

• Creating and inputting Journal Entries in SAP Business One to record bank administration fees, interest income, foreign exchange rate differences, and transaction roundings.

• Performing periodic bank reconciliations by matching cash/bank balances in the General Ledger with bank statements, and supporting the month-end closing process.

• Verifying fund amount matching for A/R Downpayment Invoices and allocating downpayments to related orders through proper downpayment journaling.

• Ensuring tax deduction accuracy on every customer settlement, including manufacturing Value Added Tax (VAT/PPN) collection and Article 22 or 23 income tax withholding.

• Collecting, verifying, and archiving Tax Withholding Slips received from customers and aligning the bookkeeping of Tax Return Notes (Nota Retur Pajak) when product returns occur.

• Identifying and following up on payment variances (short/over payments) and assisting the Credit Controller in providing clean and up-to-date A/R Aging Reports.

• Validating, approving, and executing adjustment Journal Entries or rejecting/holding the receivable clearing process if tax discrepancies are detected.

About you

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in accounts receivable, general ledger, or corporate tax accounting, strictly within the manufacturing industry.

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, with a strict requirement for SAP Business One (SBO) (specifically Banking, Financials, and Accounts Receivable modules).

• Robust understanding and hands-on experience with Indonesian tax regulations and applications, specifically DJP E-Faktur, PPh 22/23 withholding mechanisms, and Nota Retur.

• Holding a Tax Brevet A & B certification is highly preferred and will be considered a strong advantage.

• Excellent analytical and numerical skills to identify payment variances, execute foreign exchange rate adjustments, and perform complex bank reconciliations.

• Strong cross-divisional communication skills to coordinate effectively with the administrative team, Credit Controller, and Salesmen regarding unidentified funds.

• High attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards maintaining accurate bookkeeping, digital archiving, and systematic financial compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Support work-life balance.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.