General Ledger Specialist

JDE Peet's; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Meal subsidies

Sports perks

Office coffee

Job summary

JDE Peet’s, the leading coffee company, seeks a GL Specialist to manage all accounting activities for the FEC, supporting Corporate reporting and local statutory requirements. This role collaborates with Controlling, HR, Tax, and Corporate functions across several units.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years of finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG. SAP R/3 and SAP BPC knowledge is preferred, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.
• MIA membership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing & Sales Unit and Manufacturing Unit in accounting activities.
• Liaise with external service provider for outsourced accounting activities.
• Timely monthly P&L, balance sheets IFRS reporting and statutory reporting.
• Prepare reliable forecasts and track variances.
• Analyze issues and risks with project teams and provide analytics.

Skills

Controlling background

IFRS knowledge

Statutory reporting

SAP R/3

SAP BPC

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP R/3

SAP BPC

Job description

JDE Peet’s* - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets.

Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons, which includes Super, Moccona, Old Town. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees.

It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.

Discover more about our journey to deliver a coffee for every cup and a brand for every heart at www.jdepeets.com

Job Description

The GL Specialist is handling all Accounting activities of the FEC. This include various tasks which are the basis for Corporate and statutory reporting as well as legal requirements. He/she acts for specific topics as a contact for the Controlling departments of Branded Consumer, Food Solutions, Food Ingredients and Operations (MU’s), local HR, local Tax people as well as Corporate functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACTIVITIES

• Support Marketing & Sales Unit and Manufacturing Unit in accounting activities
• Liaise with external service provider for relevant outsourced accounting activities
• Timely and adequate monthly creation and reporting of P&L, balance sheets IFRS and set up of financial reporting statements according statutory accounting rules
• Process accurately.
• Provide analytical support and data.
• Work in a timely and consistent manner.
• Apply and check against standard company procedures.
• Prepare reliable forecasts and track and report on variances in the process.
• Analyze issues and risks that require additional investigation by performing thorough analysis in conjunction with project teams.
• Executes ad-hoc analyses for business needs and/or pro-actively.
• Maintain fully compliance to internal control framework.
• Control and report on operational expenses of the clustered shared services team.

Qualifications

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field).
• MIA member (nice to have)
• Experienced: At least 5 years in professional experience in finance, preferably similar role in manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Skillset:
  • Working experience with relevant controlling background.
  • Knowledge of IFRS and on compliance.
  • Knowledge of SAPR3 and SAP BPC preferred.
  • Knowledge on statutory reporting and regulations requirements.
• Personal traits: You have a structured approach, a driven and energetic personality, excellent communication and people skills, and the ability to work both in a team and independently.

Additional Information

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

Would you like to join at a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

Benefits

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
• Exciting allowances to perk up your day
• Meal subsidies (because 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!

JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.