Accounting And Tax Officer - Indonesia

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Project Description

Tetra Tech was awarded the USAID Sustainable Energy for Indonesia's Advancing Resilience (SINAR) project from January 2021 to January 2026. SINAR seeks to advance Indonesia's development goals in expanding reliable and equitable energy services necessary for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. To achieve this goal, SINAR will focus on the following areas: 1) Accelerating deployment of advanced energy technologies, 2) Improving performance of energy utilities, 3) Applying procurement best practices, and 4) Establishing an institutional framework and capacity for energy sector transformation. By achieving this goal, USAID will contribute to Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals and 2020-2024 National Medium Term Development Plan.

Position Summary & Job Purpose

We are recruiting for an experienced Accounting and Tax Officer to be responsible for handling taxation and accounting processes in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SINAR Project Financial Manual, Home Office Accounting Manual, USAID, and Indonesian government policies, procedures, and regulations. This position will be based in Jakarta and reports to Finance Manager. Learn more about SINAR project here.

Position Responsibilities

• Verify invoices related to taxation (Income Tax/PPh & VAT/PPN)
• Ensure the maintenance of an accurate and up to date project fixed asset register.
• Submit the documents package of VAT Exemption request to Badora Tax Office
• Issuing a recap of monthly income tax payments
• Print all expenses vouchers; scan them along with all supporting documents and save in PDF file in order of the voucher number; organize and compile the individual expense vouchers file into batches.
• Maintain and responsible of the project’s financial documentation and accounting filing systems, both physical and electronic in readiness for audit or tax reporting purposes
• Maintain and update VAT exemption trackers.
• Assist in preparing monthly Project Cost Detail Report (PCDR) and produce various management reports.
• Any other work assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist the Finance Manager in managing external audit or USAID’s Limited Financial Review as required.
• Accounting Management:
• Produce withholding tax slip (e-bupot) and deliver it to vendors, employees, consultants.
• Tax Management:
• Deliver the VAT Exemption Letter issued Badora Tax Office to vendor/subcontractor.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly closure of accounts including account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions.
• Record all financial transactions into QuickBooks, ensure expenses to charge to appropriate GL Code and CLIN number accurately and timely.
• Prepare necessary paperwork for monthly tax payment including create ID Billing and monthly/annual tax return, posting the report into system (DJP online)
• Uploading batches of expense vouchers including receipts and supporting documents of financial transaction into Egnyte in weekly.
• Record withholding income tax calculation for article 21, article 23 and article 4(2) into tax application system or DJP online
• Record each deposit transaction for receiving funds from the Home Office and record inter-account transfer accurately and timely.
• Perform other related duties and functions as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain filing system for monthly/annual tax return both physical and electronic for audit tax purposes
• Ensure that all proof of financial transactions is correct with complete actual receipts including the required supporting documents in place before recording into the accounting system (QuickBooks Online).
• Record advance and acquittal, maintain and updates advance logbook and send reminder/notices to custodian related time of overdue advance settlement.
• Under the guidance of the Finance Manager, prepare the paperwork and backup documentation in processing VAT exemption as per USAID’s SOP

Essential KSAs Required (experience, Skills, Education, Certification, Etc.)

• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Knowledge of Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards (IFA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Indonesian Tax Laws and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• High level attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated experience, at least 4 years of professional experience preferred in finance, accounting and taxation or financial management.
• Advance skill in Microsoft Office application
• Ability to work effectively, shift priorities and meet deadlines.
• An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standard and appropriate professional image
• Experience with enterprise accounting software (QuickBooks is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Taxation

Valued But Not Required KSAs

• Certified in Brevet A & B is an advantage.
• Experience in financial management of USAID Project and knowledge of USAID operational policies and procedures (ADS) preferred.

Physical & Work Environment

• Office setting, domestic travel

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—22,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

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Additional Information

• Organization: 154 ESI