APAC Finance Controller

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Masai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee and tea company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Controller. This role involves driving financial performance, business partnering, and ensuring compliance with internal control processes. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, along with at least 7 years of relevant experience in FMCG. The position offers an energetic work culture, career development opportunities, and additional perks such as meal subsidies and sports benefits.

Benefits

Outstanding Career Development Opportunities

Meal subsidies

Sports perks

Great coffee and tea served all day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in FMCG with relevant supply chain controlling background.
• Proactive in presenting results to management.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-backed suggestions to improve operations and cost effectiveness.
• Lead the preparation of Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and variance analysis.
• Develop and validate Supply Chain costing for accuracy.

Skills

Knowledge of statutory reporting

IFRS

SAP/SAP BPC

Regulatory requirements

Proactive communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Job description

Overview

Company: JDE Peet’s. We are the world\'s leading pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in the Netherlands. Our portfolio includes L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona, with operations in more than 100 countries.

The Operations Finance function supports the Operations strategy and acts as a business partner to drive improved performance while ensuring transparency of financial performance. The role is the Supply Chain Controller for financial planning and control activities in the Trading Company within APAC Finance Operations, providing cost analysis and cost centre reporting for the Trading Company and Malaysia Regional HQ.

The APAC region is evolving towards a CBM model. The Asia Regional Hub for Operations and Manufacturing Units will be in Malaysia.

Responsibilities / Key Activities

Business Partnership

• Proactively and constructively provide data-backed suggestions to improve Trading Company operations and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial expertise, especially on costs related to warehousing and distributions.
• Monitor budgets for Trading Company inventory, warehousing, and distributions spending.

Financial Reporting & Internal Control

• Lead the preparation and presentation of Trading Company and MY Regional HQ Annual Operational Plan (AOP), strategic financial planning and monthly outlook variance analysis through effective control mechanisms.
• Support the delivery of OWC objectives for Trading Company, including inventory control and optimization, payment terms, and supplier financing programs.
• Ensure controls related processes align with global and regional policies and governance rules. Maintain compliance with internal control framework across all support functions.
• Prepare and calculate Capital Expenditure Requests.

Cost Accounting

• Develop and validate Supply Chain costing including taxes, duties, freight & warehousing to ensure full cost accuracy.
• Develop and analyze cost comparisons and simulations to maximize benefits from sourcing and supply decisions.

The role provides critical business support to operations through business partnering and serves as a custodian to ensure full compliance, controls, and policies are applied.

Qualifications

Are you bursting with fresh ideas and a hunger for learning? We want you!

Here\'s what we\'re looking for:

• Academic Program: Degree, preferably Accounting/Finance/Economics
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years in FMCG with relevant supply chain controlling background
• Skillset: Knowledge of statutory reporting, IFRS, SAP/ SAP BPC, SAP BPC- and regulatory requirements; proactive in presenting results to management
• Personal traits: Structured, driven and energetic, with excellent communication and people skills; able to work in a team and independently

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet\'s?

Here\'s how to apply:

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form
• After applying, we\'ll reach out within three weeks with next steps
• During the application process, you\'ll be asked to complete an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office

Why join a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
• Exciting allowances to perk up your day
• Meal subsidies (great coffee needs great snacks!)
• Sports perks to keep you energized
• The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!