Inventory Accountant (9-Month Contract)

Description
Who we are
Intrepid Asia is a leading Ecommerce and Digital Solutions Provider in South East Asia.
We offer end-to-end omni-channel ecommerce management, Livestreaming, Video production & Affiliate Management for Social Commerce plus full funnel Digital Marketing Services and advanced Market Intelligence, all powered by state of the art inhouse Technology to our client base of leading international brands across all key marketplaces and social platforms in all 6 SEA countries. Brands love our regional presence, our excellent data-driven and growth-focused services which are enabled by the strongest team in the industry, and our advanced marketing and tech capabilities.
We are growing rapidly and as the exclusive partner of Flywheel in SEA, we offer many exciting opportunities to work with leading brands across multiple categories and key industry players. By joining us, you will work on the cutting edge of digital and social commerce in SEA, and experience what it takes to drive a successful ecommerce business end-to-end.
Role Purpose
As part of Intrepid's FY26 functional restructuring, the COE is splitting its former RPR (Retail/Purchase & Reconciliation) scope into dedicated functional specializations. This role owns the Inventory & COGS pillar end-to-end: inventory accounting accuracy, cost of goods sold (COGS) computation and reconciliation, and stock-related balance sheet integrity across all six SEA markets. The role acts as the technical anchor between Country Finance (CF) teams, e-commerce platform operations (Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada), and Group Finance (GF) reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Accounting: Own the monthly inventory close for all in-scope markets, including stock movement review, weighted average cost (WAC) validation, and reconciliation between NetSuite inventory sub-ledger and the general ledger.
Stock Count Reconciliation: Plan and lead mid-year and year-end physical stock count reconciliation across markets - coordinating count schedules with Country Finance and Country Operations, reconciling count results against NetSuite book quantities, investigating variances, and booking the resulting adjustments.
COGS Management: Given the high transaction volume, COGS is calculated by the Data Automation team based on the calculation logic, rules, and assumptions defined by the COGS Accountant. The COGS Accountant reviews the resulting output for reasonableness and accuracy, then books the entries in NetSuite.
System Logic & Correction Entries: Maintain strong working knowledge of retail-in-system inventory logic (how stock and cost flow through NetSuite) in order to identify discrepancies and propose high-level correcting/true-up entries that bring the system in line with the correct position.
Reconciliation & Data Integrity: Investigate and resolve GIT (goods-in-transit) and retail inventory data gaps flagged by CF or COE, coordinating directly with warehouse/logistics and CF counterparts for root-cause resolution.
Provisioning: Perform stock aging, slow-moving/obsolete inventory analysis, and provisioning recommendations in line with Group policy.
Audit Support: Prepare and maintain audit-ready schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for inventory and COGS balances; act as first point of contact for Mazars VN audit inventory testing.
Fulfillment & Platform Fee Monitoring: Support fulfillment accrual and fulfillment-rate methodology review.
Country Finance & Operations Follow-Up: Maintain close, ongoing follow-up with Country Finance and Country Operations teams to resolve inventory issues - agreeing both the immediate NetSuite correction and the longer-term fix. This requires genuine drive and persistence in chasing open items, plus strong communication skills to keep multiple market stakeholders aligned and issues moving to closure.
External Data Coordination: Primary day-to-day counterpart is the Country Operations team; coordinate with Brand Key Account Managers (KAM) on an as-needed basis for WAC/COGS-related data or adjustments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with AR, Value Protection (Claimback), and CF teams where inventory and COGS data intersect with claimback disputes or receivable adjustments.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to automate manual inventory/COGS reconciliation steps; document current-state SOPs and support the transition of any interim workarounds to a sustainable process.
Requirements
What we are looking for - the ideal profile
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
>3 years of relevant experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or general accounting; experience in retail, e-commerce, or multi-market/shared-services environments is a strong plus.
Working knowledge of NetSuite or a comparable ERP system (inventory and cost modules); experience with WAC/FIFO costing methods.
Able to translate accounting logic into clear calculation rules/specs that a Data Automation team can build and run at volume, and to sanity-check large-volume system output before posting.
Exposure to e-commerce marketplace operations (Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada) is a plus, particularly around fulfillment cost or platform fee structures.
Experience supporting external audits (Big 4 or mid-tier firms) on inventory-related testing is an advantage.
Advanced Excel skills; comfort working with large datasets across multiple markets.
Professional working proficiency in English (written and spoken); Vietnamese preferred given VN market scope.
Core Competencies
Strong attention to detail with a structured, root-cause-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Able to work independently across multiple markets and manage competing month-end deadlines.
Clear, proactive communicator - comfortable flagging data gaps or process issues to both CF and COE leadership.
Strong follow-up drive and persistence - stays on top of open items with Country Finance and Country Operations until issues are actually resolved, not just logged.
Comfortable operating in a fast-changing environment (platform fee changes, evolving fulfillment methodologies, ongoing functional restructuring).
Collaborative mindset - works effectively in a hub-and-spoke model with Country Finance teams.
Key Interfaces
Internal: Finance Supervisor, Deputy Head of Finance COE, Data Automation team, AR/AP/R2R/Value Protection teams, Country Finance and Country Operations teams (VN, TH, SG, MY, ID, PH).
External: Mazars VN (audit); platform Key Account Managers (Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada) on an as-needed basis.
Benefits In return, you will be getting
Join an all-star Finance team which continues to raise the bar, with systems and processes (and company stability) at the level of sophistication of a small multinational, but with a 'start-up' spirit of innovation and continuous improvement in an ever-evolving world
In terms of learning opportunities, our organization is second to none. You will get to work on a variety of business models across many different clients as if we are 5 companies in one, and everyone is involved in projects to drive further improvement.
Regional teams and country Finance teams collaborate closely to ensure all finance aspects of our business are optimized, giving you a wide exposure and enhanced learning curve in a close-knit and supportive team
We also offer
Best of Both Worlds
We are a scale up: the sophistication of a small multinational, with the agility of a start-up. This means you get to work on cutting-edge projects, and besides your 'standard' job description, we love to see you show entrepreneurial initiative and want to see your take on how you can take your role and our company to the next level. Good ideas get implemented. You are the master of your own destiny.
Culture that Brings Out the Best
At Intrepid, culture is not just a buzzword, it is what we practice at work every day. We believe in collaboration over competition, transparency over politics, and willingness to learn over ego. You will be part of a team where people genuinely support one another, celebrate wins together, and face challenges head-on as one.
We put our all into the work but we balance it with fun, whether that is through team lunches, after-work hangouts, events or shared laughter in the office. This is a place where you can thrive professionally while having a great time.
Grow Without Limits
Learning at Intrepid is constant and dynamic. You will have access to formal training through face-to-face sessions, coaching and our very own Intrepid Academy. On top of that, real-world experience such as leading clients, working with advanced tech, and mastering best-in-class processes will accelerate your growth every step of the way. Surrounded by a talented team that raises the bar daily, in a rapidly growing and ever-expanding business, the opportunities for your development are endless.
Rewarding You Right
We believe great work deserves great rewards at Intrepid. That's why we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits, including comprehensive insurance and ample leave, to support you both in and out of the workplace. We want you to feel valued, cared for, and empowered to bring your best self to work every day.
Note: We will not be accepting any unsolicited resumes or CVs from headhunting or recruitment agencies at this point. Any CVs or profiles shared with us will not be entertained, and in the event of dispute, Intrepid will not be liable for any material compensation to third parties