Staff Accountant Indonesia

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Job Details Finance & Administrative Associate

Location:

Indonesia

Role Overview This new role has been created to focus exclusively on the Numerator International business within Kantar. The role will directly report to the COE Controller who is based in India. We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Finance & Administrative Associate to support day‑to‑day financial and administrative operations in Indonesia. The role will be primarily responsible for managing petty cash, liaising with tax authorities and banks, and coordinating with messengers and couriers to ensure smooth office operations.

Key Responsibilities

Petty Cash/Cash Advance Management

Handle and maintain accurate records of petty cash/cash advance transactions.

Reconcile petty cash balances and ensure proper documentation for expenses.

Prepare reports for monthly reimbursements and ensure adherence to company policies.

Liaison With Tax Authorities & Support On Audit Activities

Oversee Tax Reporting and Compliance

Assist in the preparation and submission of tax documents for all types of taxes/in‑market auditing (both direct and indirect tax).

Serve as the point of contact for communication and work with local tax authorities & auditors.

Coordinate audits and respond to queries or notices in a timely manner.

Prepare and submit any required reports to the government or auditors.

Assist in other tasks related to taxes and auditing.

Physical verification of assets as per statutory requirements.

Advisory Role

Advise management and related stakeholders on the impact of new laws on tax liabilities; keep abreast of changes and developments in tax legislation.

Analyse and review financial data to identify tax savings and minimize tax exposure.

Bank Coordination

Manage relationships with local banking partners.

Collaborate with local banks to obtain necessary documentation as needed by the business.

Support account opening/closure, fund transfers, and other banking operations.

Ensure timely deposit of collections and withdrawals in line with company policy.

Compliance and Governance – Assist in developing treasury policies and procedures as needed and ensure all treasury processes are well‑documented and comply with established controls.

Coordination With Messengers And Couriers

Supervise and schedule messengers for inter‑office or external document delivery.

Track and ensure timely delivery/pickup of important documents and packages.

Maintain a log of all deliveries and ensure proper documentation is retained.

Storage for Hardcopies documentation: make sure the hard copies from Vendors, clients, government are well organized and kept in office locker.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

5-6 years of relevant experience in a finance or finance operations role with payroll background.

CORETAX system knowledge is a plus.

Familiarity with local tax regulations and banking procedures in Market.

Good interpersonal and communication skills (English required).

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Experience working in a multinational or cross‑functional environment.

Proactive attitude and ability to work independently.

High integrity and attention to detail.

Country Indonesia

Why join Kantar? We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground‑breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast‑paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries: Market Research

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