Assistant Finance Manager

About Our Client Our client is a highly established and leading player in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and food and beverage manufacturing industry. With a strong regional presence and a rich heritage they are renowned for producing household-name consumer products that are enjoyed by millions daily.

Job Summary The Assistant Finance Manager plays a critical role in leading the Fixed Asset function and managing the financial closing activities for the manufacturing division. Reporting to the Finance Manager this position is essential for ensuring accurate financial reporting providing insightful brand performance analysis and supporting overall business planning and process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Fixed Assets Management including the continuous monitoring of Capital Expenditures (CapEx).
  

• Execute month-end and year-end financial closing activities including the preparation of journals for accruals and provisions.
  

• Manage COPA assessment cycles and Top-Down Distribution for trading entities.
  

• Prepare Brand P&L reports and provide in-depth financial analysis on brand performance.
  

• Maintain General Ledger (GL) accounts and Cost Centers within the SAP system.
  

• Draft audited financial statements for the manufacturing entity and liaise with tax agents regarding corporate tax computations.
  

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and business plans.
  

• Perform GL analysis and production variance analysis while assisting with internal and external audit matters.
  

• Coordinate and ensure the completion of the annual SAP User Access Review across all departments.
  

• Drive continuous process improvements and handle ad-hoc duties assigned by the Finance Manager.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or a recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA CPA CIMA).
  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in General Ledger (GL) functions or financial reporting roles.
  

• Prior experience in the FMCG or manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
  

• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards and a strong grasp of complex accounting entries.
  

• Mandatory hands-on experience with SAP and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  

• Strong analytical thinking with excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills.