Mining

Financial audits and advisory for Indonesian mining companies — from exploration and development to production, processing and closure. We focus on reserves & stockpile accounting, capex and cost accounting, royalty and tax compliance, and transparent financial reporting across coal, nickel, bauxite and other commodities.

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Introduction

Mining in Indonesia involves exploration, development, extraction, processing and site rehabilitation across diverse commodities. The sector is capital‑intensive and highly regulated, with significant judgment areas (reserves, fair value, impairment, rehab liabilities) and complex fiscal obligations. Robust financial audits and sector‑aware advisory ensure reliable financial statements, regulatory compliance and clear governance for stakeholders.

Why audits matter for Indonesian mining companies

Key focus areas in a mining financial audit

Reserves, stockpiles and inventory reconciliation

Reconcile physical surveys, assay/grade data and mass/grade to accounting records; review measurement methods for stockpiles and concentrate.

Exploration, evaluation and development costs

Assess capitalisation criteria, transitional points to development, impairment indicators and disclosure under PSAK/IFRS.

Capital expenditure, project accounting and long‑term investments

Review capex recognition, budget vs actual, contract change orders and capitalization controls.

Stripping, production costing and depletion

Evaluate classification of pre‑production and production stripping, allocation methods and unit‑of‑production depletion calculations.

Revenue recognition & sales settlements

Test sales cut‑off, provisional pricing mechanisms, price adjustments, off‑take and concentrate settlement processes.

Royalties, taxes and fiscal reporting

Verify royalty calculations, PPh, VAT/PPN treatments, withholding taxes, and compliance with sector fiscal rules.

Environmental provisions & mine closure liabilities

Review assumptions, timing, discount rates and adequacy of rehabilitation and closure provisions.

Asset valuation & depreciation of equipment

Assess useful lives, impairment indicators, and valuation of mining plant, equipment and mobile assets.

Financial controls, procurement & remote site cash management

Test controls over contractor payments, procurement approvals, payroll and site disbursements.

Use of technical experts & fair value estimates

Evaluate competence and assumptions of geologists, mining engineers and valuers engaged by management.

Audit approach and methodology

01. Planning & risk scoping

Map licences, JV arrangements, material sites, and high‑risk accounting areas.

02. Site visits & physical verification

Attend stockpile surveys, production reconciliations and capex inspections.

03. Technical engagement

Involve specialists for reserve validation, resource models and valuation opinions where needed.

04. Transactional testing & analytics

Test production-to-sale reconciliation, royalty filings, capex roll‑ups and depletion calculations.

05. Controls assessment

Review procurement, contractor oversight, payroll and segregation of duties at remote operations.

06. Reporting & remediation

deliver findings, required adjustments, recommended control improvements and enhanced disclosures.

Regulatory and reporting considerations (Indonesia)

Typical procedures performed

Practical benefits for mining clients

Our mining audits focus on financial statement accuracy, internal controls and compliance with applicable accounting standards and Indonesian fiscal/regulatory requirements. We coordinate with technical experts for reserve, valuation and environmental liability matters as needed. We do not perform technical feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments or safety/operational audits unless separately engaged.

KAP Eddy Hutarso & Satria provides specialist audit and advisory services for Indonesian mining companies across commodities. Contact us to arrange a site visit, reserve review or customised audit plan.

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