Melissa Waluyan
Finance & Accounting Manager
Jakarta,indonesia
Summary
Adept at tax planning and fostering teamwork, I enhanced financial efficiency and secured favorable terms with banks at PT L & E International Indonesia. My strategic planning and financial analysis skills led to streamlined operations and significant cost savings, showcasing my ability to drive growth and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
PT L & E International Indonesia
South Tangerang, Banten
01.2022 - Current
- Established strong relationships with banks and investors, securing favorable financing terms for business growth initiatives.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Directed annual budget process and quarterly forecast updates, integrating financial data from multiple sources to ensure accurate projections.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Optimized tax strategies by collaborating with external advisors on complex tax matters, minimizing liability exposure.
- Completed payroll for company employees.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Implemented new accounting software to automate manual processes, increasing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
Finance & Accounting Manager
Fraser & Neave Group SG, PT Yoke Food Industries
Tangerang, Indonesia
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Oversaw the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors, leading to cost savings throughout the organization.
- Ensured company tax compliance by staying up-to-date on legislative changes affecting the industry.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
Finance Manager
Lukison Group
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Collaborated with IT to develop secure, efficient electronic invoicing system, reducing processing times and errors.
- Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
- Developed financial models for new business opportunities, supporting strategic expansion and portfolio diversification.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Finance and Accounting Supervisor
PT So Good Food Indonesia
Jakarta, Jakarta
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated financial strategies that supported company objectives.
- Reduced month-end closing time with efficient reconciliation and report generation techniques.
- Maintained strong relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, vendors, and tax authorities to ensure smooth business operations.
- Renewed business insurance by scheduling values for personal and real property, vehicles, and accounts receivable.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Accountant
PT Sukses Makmur Abadi
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
- Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Atma Jaya University
Makassar, Indonesia 06.2002 - 03.2006
Skills
Tax planning
Financial budgeting
Verbal and written communication
Strategic planning
Financial analysis
Tax compliance
GAAP
Proficient in SAP, Oracle, JDE, Zahir & Accurate
P&L tracking
Teamwork and collaboration
Operations management
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
PT L & E International Indonesia
01.2022 - Current
Finance & Accounting Manager
Fraser & Neave Group SG, PT Yoke Food Industries
02.2017 - 12.2021
Finance Manager
Lukison Group
12.2014 - 01.2017
Finance and Accounting Supervisor
PT So Good Food Indonesia
01.2011 - 03.2014
Accountant
PT Sukses Makmur Abadi
10.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Atma Jaya University
06.2002 - 03.2006
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