Mogantara O.
Manager Commercial Finance
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Mogantara O. is a seasoned financial expert with a solid academic foundation and significant professional exposure. He holds a Master of Science in Forensic Accounting from De Montfort University and a Bachelor of Accountancy from Universitas Sumatera Utara. His career ascended at KPMG, where he honed his auditing skills in sectors like manufacturing and palm oil. Transitioning into managerial roles, he demonstrated expertise in financial accounting and auditing, notably at PT Bentoel Prima and PT Bimatekno Karyatama Konsultan, excelling in financial statement analysis, cost variance analysis, and strategic financial planning. As a Commercial Finance Manager at British American Tobacco Indonesia, he drove strategic projects and spearheaded initiatives to optimize budget forecasts and improve financial reporting accuracy within diverse international frameworks such as IFRS and US-GAAP. His proficiency in SAP systems and meticulous auditing compliance consistently delivered operational excellence and robust departmental leadership.
Experience
Commercial Finance Manager – New Categories
PT Bentoel Prima (British American Tobacco – Indonesia) · 2025 — PresentManage commercial finance with a focus on ensuring accurate monthly closures for Cost of Goods Sold, Marketing, and Customer Investment. Perform variance analysis and engage with business partners regarding monthly marketing activities, identifying variances between budget and actual. Develop budgets for MOPE analysis while achieving cost savings of around 3-5% annually. Lead strategic projects aimed at increasing sales, with associated business case scenarios and recommendations.Corporate Finance Manager - Planning and Reporting
PT Bentoel Prima (British American Tobacco – Indonesia) · 2024 — 2025Oversee planning and reporting functions, executing accurate monthly closures for overhead costs and examining financial reports to evaluate performance. Conduct monthly forecasting to ensure precise budget reporting and variance analysis, while building and delivering presentation materials on MOPE cycles. Manage SOX controls in compliance with auditors and facilitate cash flow management to support corporate funding.Finance Operations Manager – International Hub
PT Bimatekno Karyatama Konsultan · 2021 — 2024Direct accounting and finance operations across multiple countries including New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the Philippines. Handle monthly closures, analyzing balance sheets for unusual items, and control corporate costs against budgets to identify solutions for overages. Prepare tax reports and manage financial reporting to head office, ensuring timely transmission and satisfaction. Develop business policies aligned with accounting standards for tax reporting.Accounting Manager
PT Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari · 2020 — 2021Manage accounting data records and the monthly closing process. Analyze gross operating revenue data, completing revenue reports by comparing actual sales against budget. Control monthly operating expenses to provide solutions for over-budget items, while ensuring timely financial reporting to the regional office. Act as a power user of SAP, working with the regional office for administrative resolutions.Assistant Manager
KPMG Siddharta Widjaja & Rekan · 2015 — 2018Conduct audit services for public listed entities and multiple clients, primarily in the manufacturing, palm oil plantation, and services sectors. Ensure compliance of financial statements with accounting standards while assessing company operations. Develop audit strategies, review financial statements, and prepare independent auditors' reports. Supervise junior auditors and lead audit teams in providing services directly to clients.Senior Auditor
KPMG Siddharta Widjaja & Rekan · 2012 — 2015Perform audits for financial statements and deliver project strategies. Address complex accounting issues and assist in developing audit procedures. Engage with clients to review financial data and ensure adherence to established standards.Associate Auditor
KPMG Siddharta Widjaja & Rekan · 2010 — 2012Support audit activities for various clients, assisting in financial statement examinations and compliance verifications. Participate in team audits under supervision to gain experience in auditing processes.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master of Science in Forensic AccountingDe Montfort University · 2018 — 2019
- Bachelor of AccountancyUniversitas Sumatera Utara (USU) · 2006 — 2010