Head of Finance Accounting Tax

About the Role

We are looking for a highly capable and commercially minded Head of Finance, Accounting, & Tax to lead the full finance function across Aeris Beauté and From This Island. In this role, you will own end-to-end financial operations, from treasury management and accounts receivable and payable cycles to tax compliance, financial reporting, and strategic business partnering, ensuring both companies operate with financial discipline, rigour, and complete visibility at every level.

You will work closely with senior leadership team, acting as the primary finance leader for day to day execution and cross functional collaboration. This is a high-ownership role for someone equally comfortable managing the details of Indonesian tax compliance and the broader strategic conversation in the boardroom.

• Oversee day to day payment approvals and disbursements through company banking platforms; maintain appropriate authorisation controls and full audit trails.
• Manage banking relationships and ensure treasury operations comply with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Monitor daily and weekly cash positions; prepare short-term liquidity planning reports and flag cash flow risks to senior leadership.
• Proactively identify working capital optimisation opportunities and implement strategies in coordination with the commercial and operations teams.

• Produce weekly AR and AP reports with full reconciliation; track aging schedules and elevate collection and payment risks in a timely manner.
• Manage the AR collection process across Modern Trade and General Trade offline channels, including coordination with the sales team and, where necessary, legal collection pathways.
• Oversee bank and cash reconciliation, AR deposits, shipping invoices, and marketplace settlement reconciliation.

• Prepare weekly and monthly management reports including Balance Sheet and P&L summaries with comprehensive variance analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate the weekly and monthly reporting cycles; ensure data integrity across integrated systems including ERP and marketplace platforms.
• Review financial statements and support preparation of data packs for management, investors, and other reporting requirements.

• Manage end-to-end tax compliance and tax planning for both entities, covering PPh 21, PPh 23, PPh 25/29, and PPN (Value Added Tax) obligations; ensure accurate and timely filing in accordance with regulations.
• Review and reconcile monthly tax reports; maintain complete, audit-ready tax documentation and coordinate with external tax advisors where required.
• Prepare and review the annual Corporate Income Tax return; manage tax payments, tax credit notes, and tax refund processes.

• Act as a finance business partner to cross functional teams including commercial, marketing, and operations; liaise on budgeting needs, cost approvals, and financial policy adherence.
• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures governing finance operations, including data governance protocols, data compliance, and transaction authorisation frameworks.
• Support internal audit and process improvement initiatives; drive continuous enhancement of the finance and accounting control environment.

• Review vendor and commercial contracts from a financial and operational risk perspective prior to execution; elevate material risks to Management.
• Oversee data entry quality control; manage ad hoc analytical tasks and reporting requirements as directed by senior leadership.
• Handle and manage finance accounting tax team to be effective and efficient.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in finance, accounting, and tax roles; experience in beauty/skincare, FMCG, or e-commerce retail is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Brevet A & B tax certification is required; CMA, CPA, or CA is an additional plus.
• Highly detail-oriented, structured, and ownership-driven, with a track record of managing multiple financial and tax work streams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of working capital management, AR/AP cycles, cash flow planning, and operational reconciliation processes.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, cost control, and management reporting; familiarity with marketplace settlement processes (Shopee, Tik Tok Shop, Tokopedia) is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets; experience with ERP systems or similar finance and accounting platforms is an advantage.