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

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.