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.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control: Lead the AR and Credit Control team to ensure smooth credit operations and healthy cash flow.
Standard Costing: Manage and update standard costing on a quarterly basis, coordinating cross-functionally with operational departments.
Period-End Closing: Assist the Finance Manager in month-end and period-end closing activities, including journal reviews and costing settlements.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, review, and analyze monthly P&L by channel, as well as monthly manufacturing reports (including margin overheads and production variances).
New Product Development (NPD): Perform P&L simulations and financial modeling for prospective product launches.
Taxation & Compliance: Support the Finance Manager in gathering and compiling data for Transfer Pricing documentation.
Planning & Audit: Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and liaising with internal and external auditors for compliance requests.
Internal Controls: Maintain strong internal control standards and drive continuous process improvements within the finance team.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA).
Minimum 3 years of cost accounting and general accounting experience (FMCG or manufacturing background strongly preferred).
Solid working knowledge of financial reporting standards and tax regulations.
Proficiency in SAP software is an added advantage.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.

Costing Assistant Finance Manager (Hybrid 2 days wfh + 13th month)