Chief Accountant (FMCG)

Take full responsibility for the company's accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with all applicable accounting standards and tax regulations.
Lead and manage the accounting department, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and professional development for a large accounting team.
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely preparation of financial reports for management and headquarters.
Prepare, review, and interpret monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.
Monitor and optimize the company's cash flow, working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and operating expenses.
Supervise financial activities related to FMCG distribution, including trade promotions, trade discounts, sell-in/sell-out reporting, distributor accounting, and collection management.
Support the annual budgeting process, financial forecasting, and variance analysis while providing recommendations to improve financial performance.
Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial governance.
Ensure full compliance with statutory accounting requirements, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
Act as the primary contact for tax authorities, external auditors, and other regulatory agencies during audits, inspections, and statutory reporting.
Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen cost control, and enhance financial processes through system optimization.
Work closely with cross-functional departments, especially Commercial, Sales, and Operations, to provide financial guidance and business support.
Utilize SAP ERP and advanced Excel to manage accounting data, financial analysis, and reporting activities.