FMCG Senior Account executive

Andamex sdn bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Vor Ort; MYR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Andamex sdn bhd in Malaysia seeks an experienced Accountant to handle general accounting, AR/AP, inventory costing and trade promotions. The role requires 5+ years in accounting, preferably in FMCG, with strong Excel and ERP system skills.

The successful candidate will manage monthly closings, budgeting support, and compliance with SST, e-Invoice, and tax obligations, coordinating with sales, marketing and supply chain teams.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or MIA membership is an advantage.
• Not less than 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in FMCG, retail, distribution or import businesses.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, product costing and trade promotions.
• Familiarity with Malaysian tax, SST and e-Invoice requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Experience with systems such as AutoCount, SQL Accounting, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar software is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• General accounting and reporting: maintain records, prepare P&L, balance sheets and cash-flow reports; close monthly/annual books; reconcile accounts; assist budgeting.
• Accounts receivable: issue invoices and follow up on payments; prepare ageing reports; reconcile statements; monitor credit terms.
• Accounts payable: verify invoices; process payments; reconcile statements; record landed costs; ensure proper approvals.
• Inventory and costing: reconcile inventory with warehouse; monitor stock movements and valuation; calculate landed costs; manage ageing and write-offs; conduct stock counts.
• FMCG trade-spend management: record rebates and promotional costs; review retailer claims; accrue promotional claims; reconcile across channels.
• Sales and profitability analysis: analyze gross profit and margins by SKU/customer; monitor prices and costs; identify low-margin products; compare to budgets.
• Taxation, audit and compliance: assist SST and corporate tax processes; liaise with auditors; ensure documentation and internal controls.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Inventory accounting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Deadline-driven

Ausbildung

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

AutoCount

SQL Accounting

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Jobbeschreibung

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or MIA membership is an advantage.

not less than 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in FMCG, retail, distribution or import businesses.

Knowledge of inventory accounting, product costing and trade promotions.

Familiarity with Malaysian tax, SST and e-Invoice requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.

Experience with systems such as AutoCount, SQL Accounting, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar software is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

1. General accounting and reporting

Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger entries.

Prepare monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash-flow reports.

Perform month-end and year-end closing.

Prepare bank, supplier, customer and intercompany reconciliations.

Assist with annual budgeting and financial forecasting.

2. Accounts receivable

Issue invoices, debit notes and credit notes.

Monitor customer payments and outstanding balances.

Prepare customer ageing reports and follow up on overdue accounts.

Reconcile retailer statements and payment deductions.

Investigate short payments, price differences and unauthorised deductions.

Monitor customer credit limits and payment terms.

3. Accounts payable

Verify supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods-received documents.

Process supplier payments according to agreed payment terms.

Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Record import-related costs, freight, duties and other landed costs.

Ensure expenses are properly approved and classified.

4. Inventory and costing

Reconcile accounting inventory with warehouse and system records.

Monitor stock movements, stock adjustments and inventory valuation.

Calculate product landed costs, including freight, insurance, duties and handling charges.

Monitor slow-moving, ageing, damaged and expired inventory.

Prepare inventory provisions and write-off reports.

Participate in monthly, quarterly or annual stock counts.

Analyse inventory variances and investigate discrepancies.

5. FMCG trade-spend management

Record and monitor listing fees, rebates, promotional discounts and marketing support.

Review retailer claims against approved agreements and promotion plans.

Accrue outstanding promotional claims and rebates during month-end closing.

Reconcile claims from supermarkets, convenience stores, distributors and e-commerce platforms.

Report trade-spend and net-sales performance by customer or channel.

6. Sales and profitability analysis

Analyse gross profit and contribution margin by SKU and customer.

Monitor selling prices, discounts and product costs.

Identify low-margin or loss-making products and accounts.

Compare actual results against budgets and forecasts.

Support management with pricing and promotional profitability analysis.

7. Taxation, audit and compliance

Assist with SST, corporate tax, withholding tax and e-Invoice compliance.

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks and government authorities.

Maintain proper documentation and internal financial controls.

Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards and company policies.

Required Skills

Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Good understanding of inventory and commercial accounting.

Ability to analyse sales, margins, claims and promotional costs.

Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP and SUMIFS.

Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to meet tight month-end deadlines.

High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Comfortable working across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Warehouse teams.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely and accurate monthly closing.

Accuracy of financial and management reports.

Accounts-receivable ageing and overdue-payment control.

Accuracy of inventory reconciliation.

Reduction of unexplained stock variances.

Timely reconciliation of retailer claims and deductions.

Trade-spend tracking against approved budgets.

Accuracy of product costing and gross-margin reports.

Compliance with tax, audit and e-Invoice deadlines.

Recommended reporting structure

Reports to: Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Managing Director

Works closely with: Sales, Marketing, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Purchasing and external auditors

May supervise: Accounts Assistant or Finance Executive