About our client
Our client is a market-leading FMCG manufacturer with a well-established regional footprint and a portfolio of iconic household food and beverage brands. Driven by continuous product innovation and steady expansion, the company fosters a dynamic, high-performance environment built on operational excellence.

Job Summary
The Assistant Finance Manager will play a vital role in overseeing the Accounts Receivable team while taking ownership of the company's standard costing and financial analysis. Working closely with the Finance Manager, this position oversees period-end closing, manufacturing performance reporting, and credit control while ensuring robust internal controls.

Job Responsibilities

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  Accounts Receivable & Credit Control:
  Lead the AR and Credit Control team to ensure smooth credit operations and healthy cash flow.

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  Standard Costing:
  Manage and update standard costing on a quarterly basis, coordinating cross-functionally with relevant operational departments.

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  Period-End Closing:
  Assist the Finance Manager in month-end/period-end closing activities, including journal reviews and costing settlements.

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  Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  Prepare, review, and analyze monthly P&L by channel, as well as monthly manufacturing reports (including margin overheads and production variances).

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  New Product Development (NPD):
  Perform P&L simulations and financial modeling for prospective product launches.

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  Taxation & Compliance:
  Support the Finance Manager in gathering and compiling data for Transfer Pricing documentation.

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  Planning & Audit:
  Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and liaising with internal and external auditors for compliance requests.

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  Internal Controls:
  Maintain strong internal control standards and drive continuous process improvements within the finance function.

Requirements

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  Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA).

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  Minimum 3 years of cost accounting and general accounting experience; background in FMCG or manufacturing is highly preferred.

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  Solid working knowledge of financial reporting standards and tax regulations.

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  Proficiency in SAP is an added advantage.

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  Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.