Commercial Accounting Manager (Discount & Allowance)

PepsiCo; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage company is seeking a Commercial Accounting Manager in Indonesia. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective controls around discounts and allowances. Key responsibilities include coordinating month-end processes, managing compliance with accounting standards, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in finance within the FMCG industry, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance controls in the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical thinking and financial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly closing and reporting process of D&A.
• Lead verification of accruals and SD-Rebate setup.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews of pending claims/accruals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Financial reporting tools

SAP systems

Job description

Overview

The Commercial Accounting Manager plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective Discount & Allowance (D&A) controls, and timely claim settlement. This role supports the Indonesian business unit through rigorous review, analysis, and compliance of Discount and Allowance (D&A) processes while collaborating with Commercial, Control, IBM (BPO), and other key stakeholders. The position acts as the center of expertise (COE) in D&A accounting and control, ensuring adherence to US and local GAAP as well as internal company policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly closing and reporting process of D&A, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Lead the verification of accruals and SD-Rebate setup, including claim validation and settlement.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews of pending claims/accruals and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Analyze accruals and actual spending vs. plan/forecast, last month, and last year; provide insightful commentary to the planning and reporting teams.
• Prepare D&A reports and input for Business Segment Review (BSR), monthly closing, and other finance reviews.
• Monitor and support IBM BPO\'s day-to-day D&A transactional activities, reports, and issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes related to D&A.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and internal Marketplace and Revenue Recognition policies.
• Review and reinforce GCS controls related to D&A, trade promotions, and rebate management.
• Lead the development and implementation of robust financial controls for promotions, rebates, and customer claims across multiple platforms.
• Ensure accurate documentation for statutory audits and external reporting.

Business Partnering

• Act as Finance’s point of contact for Customers and Distributors on D&A claims and reconciliation matters.
• Coordinate with Commercial Key Account Managers to reconcile D&A bookings (e.g., rebates, discretionary promotions, contractual supports).
• Educate Sales and Finance teams on relevant D&A policies, financial compliance, and claim procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth while ensuring D&A accountability.

Process Optimization

• Support the improvement and simplification of commercial processes (e.g., claim mechanism, operational flow, SAP integration).
• Drive balance confirmation with customers and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist in SAP implementation initiatives related to Sales to Collection and Trade Promotion Management.
• Identify process bottlenecks and propose improvement initiatives.

External & Statutory Compliance

• Support statutory and government submissions in coordination with IBM Shared Service teams.
• Assist the Control team in external audit processes, external reporting, and financial policy implementations.
• Ensure proper document archiving for audit and compliance purposes.

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting / finance controls background in FMCG industry
• Min. Bachelors degree in Accounting / Finance
• Strong analytical thinking and financial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• High integrity, accountability, and resilience in managing compliance and control
• Strong communication and business partnering skills
• Proficiency in Excel, financial reporting tools, and SAP systems