A prestigious global professional services firm is seeking a Director to join its Jakarta office—an exceptional opportunity to lead, influence, and grow within a world-class organization. This role offers the chance to: * Shape strategic client relationships * Lead high-impact projects * Drive business growth in a collaborative, inclusive environment
What You'll Do
In the capacity of Director based in Jakarta, you will assume a central role in determining the future direction of the firm's client service offerings. Your daily undertakings will encompass guiding intricate projects from inception through completion while cultivating enduring partnerships with senior executives. You will be instrumental in formulating strategies that elevate operational efficiency and foster business expansion. By mentoring accomplished teams of managers and consultants, you will help establish an environment grounded in ethical conduct and collective achievement. Your aptitude for identifying new opportunities will directly contribute to broadening the firm's reach whilst your oversight of financial management ensures continued progress. Success in this appointment necessitates an unwavering dedication to collaboration, inclusivity, and perpetual improvement—qualities that will enable you to leave a lasting impression on both clients and colleagues.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by establishing and maintaining robust relationships with senior client executives whilst articulating the firm's value proposition with clarity and decorum.
- Direct and oversee multiple client engagements from initial conception through to successful completion, ensuring all projects adhere to timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
- Formulate comprehensive project plans, secure requisite resources, and guide implementation efforts to realise optimal outcomes for clients.
- Contribute actively to the identification of new business prospects by assisting with proposals and cultivating a resilient client pipeline for future advancement.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop teams of managers and consultants by providing constructive guidance and fostering their professional growth within an ethical framework.
- Devise functional strategies as well as firm-wide initiatives that enhance processes through the evaluation and refinement of existing policies and procedures.
- Administer budgets, staff allocation, billing processes, and profitability for designated projects or divisions to ensure financial sustainability.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate knowledge sharing, promote best practices, and support communal achievement throughout the organisation.
- Advocate for inclusive practices by encouraging open communication, empathy, and teamwork among all members of your division.
- Ensure adherence to relevant technical frameworks such as PSAK, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, SOX, or IT controls in all operational activities.
What You Bring
To thrive as Director in Jakarta you will bring forth extensive experience acquired over at least ten years within public accounting or consulting spheres. Your academic credentials should comprise an undergraduate degree complemented by advanced qualifications such as CPA / CFA or MBA. You possess profound familiarity with technical standards like PSAK or IFRS alongside notable operational insight. Your interpersonal strengths—empathy, eloquence in communication, collaborative disposition—will enable you to forge meaningful connections both internally and externally. You have demonstrated success mentoring others whilst upholding ethical standards. Financial stewardship is second nature; you appreciate how prudent management underpins sustainable advancement. Above all else your approach is characterised by inclusivity: you value every perspective within your team and work diligently towards shared objectives.
- A substantial record of experience (customarily exceeding ten years) in public accounting, consulting or related industry roles is indispensable for this appointment.
- An undergraduate degree in a pertinent discipline is required; advanced qualifications such as CPA / CFA or MBA are highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical frameworks including PSAK, IFRS, U.S. GAAP, SOX or IT controls is expected for effective performance.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities are essential for engaging with clients as well as internal teams.
- Advanced analytical acumen coupled with proven problem-solving capabilities are necessary for navigating complex challenges.
- Outstanding leadership attributes combined with interpersonal skills that engender trust, empathy, and collaboration within diverse teams.
- Experience supervising teams with an emphasis on mentoring talent and promoting ethical behaviour is highly valued.
- Competence in managing budgets, resource allocation processes, billing systems, and overall project profitability is important for this role.
- Ability to contribute constructively to business development activities including proposal writing and pipeline management is beneficial.
- Commitment to inclusive practices that encourage open dialogue and communal achievement across all levels of the organisation.
What Sets This Company Apart
This global professional services firm distinguishes itself through its unwavering dedication to cultivating an inclusive workplace where each individual feels supported throughout their personal development journey. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored to accommodate diverse lifestyles whilst comprehensive training programmes ensure continual skill enhancement at every stage of one's career. The company nurtures a culture founded upon collaboration—where knowledge sharing is encouraged—and places significant emphasis on ethical conduct across all operations. Teamwork forms the cornerstone of their ethos; leaders serve as approachable mentors who invest deeply in nurturing talent. With access to state-of-the-art resources together with opportunities for advancement within a knowledgeable network of professionals you will find yourself empowered not only to succeed but also to make meaningful contributions that shape the future trajectory of the organisation.
What's Next
If you aspire to advance your career by joining a supportive team where your expertise will be truly esteemed—this Director opportunity invites your application.
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Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.