General Ledger Specialist (1 Year Contract)

JDE Peet's; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JDE Peet’s is seeking a GL Specialist to manage all Accounting activities of the FEC, supporting Corporate and statutory reporting. You will liaise with Controlling, Tax and HR teams and ensure IFRS compliance and accurate financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 5 years of experience in finance, preferably FMCG/manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance (or related field).
• 5+ years in professional experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• MIA member (nice to have).
• Knowledge of IFRS and compliance.
• Knowledge on statutory reporting and regulations requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing & Sales Unit and Manufacturing Unit in accounting activities.
• Liaise with external service provider for outsourced accounting activities.
• Timely and accurate monthly creation and reporting of P&L, balance sheets IFRS and set up of financial statements.
• Provide analytical support and data.
• Maintain compliance with internal control framework.
• Control and report on operational expenses of the clustered shared services team.

Skills

Controlling

IFRS

SAP R3

SAP BPC

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP R3

SAP BPC

Job description

Company 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?

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.