PR/160402 | Accountant at Well‑established Japanese FMCG MNC

Job Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Manage full sets of accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Oversee AP and AR processes to ensure accurate recording and timely settlements.

• Prepare monthly accruals and journal entries, including promotion-related adjustments, to support smooth closing cycles.

• Conduct monthly reconciliation of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow in SAP.

• Prepare month-end financial reports such as bank reconciliations, aging reports, and fixed asset schedules.

• Support ad-hoc finance and accounting assignments as required.

   

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

• Prepare P&L simulations to evaluate new product launches or changes in business models.

• Analyze forecasted and actual financial results, providing insights to support management decision-making.

• Monitor performance against budget, identify variances, and provide explanations.

• Support group and regional reporting requirements.

• Prepare monthly P&L reports by country and sales channel with detailed analysis.

   

Statutory Reporting & Compliance

• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and relevant authorities to ensure statutory compliance and timely submissions.
  Maintain statutory documentation and coordinate with the Company Secretary to ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.