Junior Controller (Finance & Tax) – Jakarta, Indonesia
Are you ready to offer your skills to a global organization committed to making financial services accessible to people everywhere? It’s time to join Western Union as a Junior Controller.

Role Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Support preparation of management reports and financial analysis.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Ensure accounting records comply with company policies and Indonesian Financial Accounting Standards (PSAK).
• Assist in maintaining effective internal controls.
• Support external and internal audits.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze budget variances.
• Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting.
• Prepare financial analysis for management decision-making.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Indonesian tax and accounting regulations.
• Support statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain documentation for audit and regulatory purposes.

Tax Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly tax calculations.
• Assist with filing and payment of Indonesian taxes, including VAT (PPN), Corporate Income Tax (PPh Badan), Withholding Taxes (PPh 21, PPh 23, PPh 4(2), PPh 26 as applicable)
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns.
• Maintain tax documentation and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and tax authorities when necessary.
• Monitor changes in Indonesian tax regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Support tax audits and respond to tax authority requests.
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Role Requirements:

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, controlling, or finance.
• Experience with Indonesian tax compliance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in a multinational company is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian tax regulations, PSAK accounting standards, General accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Brevet A & B Tax Certification, CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) certification will be considered an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Shift

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Benefits

You will also have access to multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Japan specific benefits include:  

• Group Life Policy and Group Medical Policy
• Annual leave, Sick leave, Maternity / Paternity leave
• Paid Time Offs
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Preventive Care Assistance Program
• Referral Program

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation for applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.
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