Accounts Assistant (Reporting & Analysis)

Job Purpose

Support finance operations with a focus on accounts processing, reporting, and data analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial information.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle Accounts Receivable (AR) functions including invoicing, credit notes, and monitoring collections

- Process and track supplier/brand claims recoveries (price differences, rebates, A&P claims)

- Assist in month-end closing including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

- Prepare monthly reports and schedules including sales, margin, and expense analysis

- Perform data analysis and reconciliation, highlight variances and follow up discrepancies

- Support inventory-related transaction sand coordinate with warehouse on stock adjustments

- Perform bank reconciliation and assist in cash flow tracking

- Assist in audit schedules and ensure proper documentation for compliance

- Liaise with internal departments (Sales, Warehouse, Marketing) on finance matters

Key Requirements

- Diploma in Accountancy / Finance (Degree is a plus)

- Minimum 2–3 years relevant experience(FMCG/distribution preferred)

- Strong Excel skills (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)

- Familiar with accounting systems (BC365is an advantage)

- Able to work independently with minimal supervision

- Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to meet deadlines

Critical Skill (Must Have)

- Able to prepare reports and perform data analysis independently

- Comfortable handling large data sets and reconciliation work

- Proactive in identifying issues and following up

KPIs

- Timely month-end closing support

- Accuracy of reports and reconciliations

- AR ageing and collection follow-up

- Timely submission of claims recoveries