APAC Senior Accounting and Reporting Lead - Global Corporate Functions Jakar

APAC Senior Accounting and Reporting Lead - Global Payments (Jakarta)

Location:

Jakarta

Team:
Corporate Functions

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code: A56635

Team Introduction:
The APAC Accounting and Reporting team in Byte Dance is responsible for the core financial accounting activities of entities within the region. The team establishes in‑region accounting processes for multiple businesses, provides financial guidance, and collaborates cross‑functionally to ensure accurate and compliant reporting. This includes the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, as well as reviewing, analyzing, and reporting in accordance with applicable accounting principles and regulations across the APAC region.

We are seeking a Senior Accounting and Reporting Lead based in Jakarta to support the accounting and reporting of the Global Payments entities in APAC. This is a new role that will work closely with the Global Payments team to ensure all compliance and reporting requirements are completed accurately and within deadlines. Aligned with the company’s globalization strategy and vision, the Global Payments Finance team is building a world‑class platform to deliver cross‑border payment solutions supporting all of Byte Dance’s products and services, which are rapidly expanding worldwide.

• In charge of accounting and reporting for the Group’s Global Payment entities in APAC, including but not limited to Indonesian entities.
• Do the regular monthly and quarterly closing by posting journal entries, performing monthly account reconciliation, ensuring the accuracy of the financial report, and preparing trial balances and financial statements timely.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual financial audits and statutory reporting for assigned entities; manage the full audit cycle to ensure all reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare financial data to support the tax team in completing tax submissions and assist in tax inspections, if any.
• Assist and provide support in any inquiries related to finance data raised by the local regulatory government, if any.
• Prepare financial data required for government declarations and other statutory filings.
• Provide financial data and analysis according to the business needs of other departments.
• Collaborate with Tax, Legal, Treasury, Financial Shared Service Centre (“FSSC”), and other related teams to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Support ad‑hoc projects, including system enhancements and process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience from a Big 4 firm within payments or financial institutions, with a strong understanding of accounting and reporting across SEA; or extensive experience in financial and compliance reporting within payments, fintech, banking, or consumer finance sectors.
• Familiarity with seller finance, Buy‑Now‑Pay‑Later (BNPL), and other credit businesses, including related accounting assessments.
• Experience in month‑end closing, conducting analytical reviews and preparation of full sets of accounts.
• Basic knowledge of tax requirements and regulatory compliance across SEA countries.
• Familiarity with financial internal control processes, system implementation, and process optimization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication, and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CA are a plus.
• Well‑versed with IFRS and familiar with local financial and compliance regulations from Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK).

About Us:

Founded in 2012, Byte Dance’s mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

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