# Senior Accountant / Finance Manager (Relocation to Dili, Timor-Leste)

> IBMC · Jakarta, Indonesia · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-02

**Salary:** USD 12,000–18,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**IBMC** is assisting an established, high-volume distribution and trading enterprise headquartered in **Dili, Timor-Leste**. The group manages large-scale operations across high-volume FMCG, wholesale, and retail distribution channels. To support their expanding regional business footprint and strengthen financial governance, they are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on **Senior Accountant / Finance Manager** to relocate and lead their finance operations on-site.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, strategic, and hands-on **Senior Accountant / Finance Manager** willing to relocate to **Dili, Timor-Leste**. In this role, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end accounting and finance operations, leading a dedicated local finance team. You will oversee financial reporting under IFRS, local taxation compliance, inventory/COGS accounting, cash flow management, internal controls, and management reporting. This is a key operational leadership role suitable for professionals with a strong background in high-volume industries.  

**Key Responsibilities**

-   **Financial Reporting & General Ledger:** Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS; manage GL reconciliations, journal entries, and month/year-end closing procedures.
-   **Taxation & Compliance:** Ensure full compliance with Timor-Leste tax laws, including accurate calculation and timely submission of Income Tax, Services Tax, Withholding Tax, and Payroll Tax.
-   **Operational Finance Supervision:** Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), payroll processing, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, cash flow, and financial documentation.
-   **Inventory & COGS Control:** Execute stock reconciliations, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis to ensure strict control over high-volume distribution assets.
-   **Financial Analysis & Budgeting:** Analyze P&L, balance sheets, and cash flows; prepare variance analysis, management dashboards, and annual budgeting to support strategic executive decision-making.
-   **Internal Controls & Audit Management:** Maintain internal control frameworks, identify financial risks/discrepancies, prepare schedules for external audits, and implement audit recommendations.
-   **Team Leadership & Mentorship:** Lead, supervise, and mentor the finance team; review daily operational outputs, enforce accuracy, and upskill local staff.

## Requirements

-   **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent are a strong advantage.
-   **Experience:** Minimum **7 years of professional accounting/finance experience**, with proven tenure in a Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, or Finance Manager role.
-   **Industry Background:** Strong preference for candidates with experience in high-volume operational environments (FMCG, Distribution, Wholesale, Retail, or Manufacturing).
-   **Technical Mastery:** Deep knowledge of IFRS, tax compliance, general ledger, inventory accounting, COGS, and financial analysis (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
-   **Systems & Tools:** Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting software systems.
-   **Leadership & Audit Capability:** Proven track record in supervising teams, identifying control weaknesses/accounting errors, and coordinating external audits.
-   **Relocation Readiness:** Indonesian citizen fully willing and ready to relocate to **Dili, Timor-Leste** under a full-time contract.

## Benefits

-   **Net Basic Salary:** **USD 1,500 per month (After Tax)**.
-   **Monthly Living Allowance:** **USD 500 per month** (for food and electricity).
-   **Monthly KPI Bonus:** Up to **USD 500 per month** upon achieving operational KPIs.
-   **Annual Incentives:** **THR** (1-month salary) + **Annual KPI Incentive** (up to 2 months' salary).
-   **Family Relocation Support:** Full company support to relocate the employee and **up to 2 family members** (3 people total) to Dili, Timor-Leste.
-   **Visa Sponsorship:** Full company-sponsored visas for the employee and up to 2 family members (valued at ~USD 1,500).
-   **Accommodation:** Free **3-bedroom housing** provided by the company for the employee and family.
-   **Flights & Home Leave:** Initial one-way economy flight (Surabaya to Dili) upon hiring, plus **annual paid round-trip tickets** (Dili–Surabaya–Dili) after 12 months of service.
-   **Transportation:** AIMA electric scooter/bike provided for daily work and personal use, plus access to a company car for weekend personal use.
-   **Leave & Medical:** 12 days Paid Annual Leave, 9 days Paid Sick Leave, and comprehensive medical coverage for work-related injuries and general illnesses.

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