Principal Financial Accountant

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever‑changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott Mac Donald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant
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Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to improving society through innovation and sustainable solutions. We are renowned for our expertise in delivering cutting‑edge projects across various industries, from infrastructure and transportation to water and environmental services.

You will be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating financial information into clear actions, and helping to steer the business towards growth and profitability. The role requires a strong mix of technical finance capability, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to communicate and influence with impact at all levels of a large multinational organisation.

• Act as the legal representative of the Permanent Establishment (BUT) in Indonesia, representing the foreign entity in dealings with regulators, tax authorities, financial institutions, and third parties.
• Serve as the official tax representative in the Core tax system, ensuring compliance with applicable tax registration and reporting requirements.
• Perform all other duties required of a legal representative, including fulfilling statutory, regulatory, and administrative obligations associated with the role (e.g. LKPM, OSS system).
• Liaise with external stakeholders including creditors, government (e.g. BKPM), debtors, banks, tax and legal advisors, where necessary.
• Lead a team in overseeing day‑to‑day operations of the site offices.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly tax calculations for WHT, VAT and other applicable taxes and submit tax returns ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Group Tax team to prepare and submit applicable statutory filings and timely settlement of applicable payments.
• Handle official tax queries including responses to SP2DK letters and coordination during tax audits and accurate communication with tax authorities.
• Assist in reviewing and monitoring inter‑company accounts to ensure the transactions are valid, reconciled, and settled as appropriate with guidance from Group Treasury.
• Prepare new vendor setup and raise purchase orders.
• Review weekly accounts payable payment run, review vendor invoices and staff expense claims.
• Review and ensure client’s invoices are issued on time and follow up on client collections.
• Monitor internal controls as per the Group frameworks and ensure corrective actions are implemented on a timely basis.
• Compliance with local legislation, internal financial controls, and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Liaise with external stakeholders e.g. creditors, debtors, banks, tax and legal advisors, where necessary.
• Ensure information is processed timely and accurately to produce financial accounts on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Oversee cash flow management, including disbursements, collections, and the annual cash flow budget.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance and other related fields.
• 8–10 years’ experience in Financial Accountant roles and proficiency in accounting software.
• Good knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Robust analytical and problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication in English, able to communicate with different stakeholders, including senior…