Finance Manager
- Consumer / Retail / E-commerce
Main purpose:
The Finance Manager has to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting as per Company policies and guidelines. The incumbent needs to demonstrate a good understanding of US GAAP and local accounting standards. He/she has needs to ensure the business is satisfying all its tax obligations in accordance with the laws/regulations and manage the Accounts Payable team in HO to ensure payment efficiency and compliance to Company’s policy
Accountabilities:
1. Reporting
- To manage and ensure the Book closing process in HFM of Vietnam brands/ produtcs timely and accurately as per Region guidelines.
- To review GL reports, Chart of Account in the system to ensure the proper maintenance.
- Monthly information as per reporting timeline, work with all relevant functions in Finance and Control and resolve all related issues to ensure closing as per prescribed deadlines.
- Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of Financial Reporting Systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) by exploring and utilizing system functions. Request and work with BIS for implementing appropriate changes.
- Prepare monthly ad-hoc financial reports for BU/ Region.
- To manage and submit timely and accurately the annual BU/ Region reporting package.
- Review consolidated BS to be able to explain the details, organize monthly BS review. Follow up with remediation plan to ensure the pending matters to be implemented completely. Focus on BS watchout, exceptional items and perform corrective actions as instructed by FC.
- Review all reconciliations b/w GL and sub-ledger and take corrective actions if required.
- Review and ensure correct accrual accounting entries posted to GL.
- To liaison with External Auditor to response their requests, follow up and solve any pending from last year external audit in terms of Financial Statements preparation.
- Prepare related Finance policy and procedures, get relevant functions to review and get approval before implementation.
- Communicate and supervise subordinates to ensure the compliance of Finance policy and procedures (FR process, Revenue Recognition, Stales policy etc.)
- As a control owner, perform control roles and responsibility in accordance with Company Accountability model. Support Process Owner in driving GCS agenda. Understand the objective of the assigned control(s) and document the test script attributes for effective execution of the control, evaluate control effectiveness through testing as per GCS guidelines and maintain an audit trail to evidence execution of the activities. Ensure timely remediation of any control deficiencies.
2. Account Payable (AP)
- Manage AP team in HO to ensure the payment efficiency and compliance to company policy.
- Develop a good understanding of the Global Procurement payment guidelines.
- Follow Company guidelines on payment days to help the business achieve its cash flow targets.
3. Tax
- Review and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payments and tax administration of tax reports. Ensure proper compliance to current tax regulations to avoid surprises in tax audit and maintain tax efficiency while ensuring no penalties.
- Advise and provide regular status update of tax regulations and accounting treatments to relevant functions to ensure the clear communication and understanding of local tax/ government regulations.
- To liaise with Tax Department and respond to their requests, follow up and solve any pending queries from last Tax Audit.
- Review Transfer Pricing document of Vietnam Snacks to comply with law requirements and adhere to PepsiCo Transfer Price Policy. Propose necessary changes and implement appropriate improvements for tax planning purposes.
4. Build organization capability
- Set objectives, assess performance & provide feedback to team as PMP
- Coach, develop functional capability to the team
- Create a motivating and rewarding work environment
- Monitor staff turnover and provide action plan to solve such problem.
Requirements:
- University graduation, major in Finance and Accounting. Qualified ACCA is preferable.
- 5-7 years of experience in finance & accounting with at least 3 years in a managerial role in FMCG companies.
- Demonstrated financial knowledge of analysis, evaluation, forecasting, and decision making.
- Good knowledge in US GAAP, VAS and tax laws/regulations.
- Knowledge and experiences in ERP system (Oracle, SAP, HFM).
- Advanced Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PPT)
- Capable to work under pressure against tight and changing deadlines and prioritize work and deliver
- Capable to work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision. Demonstrate strong communication, problem solving skills.
- Self-motivated person with strong leadership & supervisory skills.
- High fluency in both spoken & written English.
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- Consumer / Retail / E-commerce
Main purpose:
- Lead for Food Insight calendar to support BU Marketing team in the development of strategic plans and annual operating plans
- Maximize consumer and customer momentum for the Company's Brands
Accountabilities:
1. Business
- Lead Insights calendar
- Lead/ conduct data analysis/ diagnostic to track/ evaluate consumer/ trade KPIs
- Lead diagnostics/ data analysis to support Marketing in the development of Annual Plan for strategic implications
- Lead brand research for development
- Agency leadership
2. People
- Building Insights capability in Marketing Team
- Develop insights-led platform for Marketing decisions
- Strengthen Sales capability thru research data cascade and actionable recommendations
Requirements:
- Have research experience at least 5 years both agency and FMCG background
- Experience of working on international projects
- Excellent communicator
- Fluent English
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Category Development Manager
- Consumer / Retail / E-commerce
Role:
This position is responsible for administering overall marketing initiatives & agenda. His (her) main tasks are also including the planning, managing push initiatives to drive PI’s beverage trade presence and share. Be a representative & voice of customer to Marketing & Sales planning.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Plan and lead implementation of Marketing Initiatives
- Provide input into planning of marketing initiatives in term of customer needs, sales agenda
- Coordinate and integrate with MKT manager and Director to develop effective trade launch plans of new marketing initiatives to ensure their availability and visibility on all channels / all locations
- Cascade, coordinate, follow up and track execution of marketing initiatives on field to ensure properly execution as well as provide feedback about the initiatives
- Timely update of the progress and provide report with recommendation and learning for going forward
2. Category Development
- Utilize Monthly Retail Audit and Volume Tracking to identify opportunities of growth in designated category per location / per channel
- Work with Sales Director and Field Marketing nationwide in specific development plan of designated category at that location
- Work with sales team to identify new channel of selling for the designated category
3. Competition Tracking
- Conduct regular work with Sales team to get a updated view of competition
- Track all competition activities to make promptly recommendation to go forward as well as to make learning for PI initiatives
4. Others
- Other adhoc projects as requested by National Trade Marketing Director
- Sharing Best Practice Learning to Trade Marketing team nationwide
REQUIREMENTS
- University degree is required
- Good understanding of GTM structure and dynamics
- Demonstrate a firm grasp of Branding Building Principles
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership and individual influencing skills
- Initiative, proactive and result-oriented
- Good command of English (both verbal and writing)
- At least 4 years of working experience in either Sales or Marketing function in FMCG
read more Category Development Manager
- Consumer / Retail / E-commerce
Role:
This position is responsible for administering overall marketing initiatives & agenda. His (her) main tasks are also including the planning, managing push initiatives to drive PI’s beverage trade presence and share. Be a representative & voice of customer to Marketing & Sales planning.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Plan and lead implementation of Marketing Initiatives
- Provide input into planning of marketing initiatives in term of customer needs, sales agenda
- Coordinate and integrate with MKT manager and Director to develop effective trade launch plans of new marketing initiatives to ensure their availability and visibility on all channels / all locations
- Cascade, coordinate, follow up and track execution of marketing initiatives on field to ensure properly execution as well as provide feedback about the initiatives
- Timely update of the progress and provide report with recommendation and learning for going forward
2. Category Development
- Utilize Monthly Retail Audit and Volume Tracking to identify opportunities of growth in designated category per location / per channel
- Work with Sales Director and Field Marketing nationwide in specific development plan of designated category at that location
- Work with sales team to identify new channel of selling for the designated category
3. Competition Tracking
- Conduct regular work with Sales team to get a updated view of competition
- Track all competition activities to make promptly recommendation to go forward as well as to make learning for PI initiatives
4. Others
- Other adhoc projects as requested by National Trade Marketing Director
- Sharing Best Practice Learning to Trade Marketing team nationwide
REQUIREMENTS
- University degree is required
- Good understanding of GTM structure and dynamics
- Demonstrate a firm grasp of Branding Building Principles
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership and individual influencing skills
- Initiative, proactive and result-oriented
- Good command of English (both verbal and writing)
- At least 4 years of working experience in either Sales or Marketing function in FMCG
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- Consumer / Retail / E-commerce
Role:
Responsible for monthly consolidation and elimination process for 7 Operating Units (OU), BSR package management, Expenses tracking, Chart of Account combination rule management, reporting requirements for Group Accounts, Statutory Accounts and Taxation, Key Controls (KCs) management in Financial Reporting (FR) process. This position will play a key role in ensure the timely and accurate reporting of our financial results as well as internal FR process compliance.
Accountabilities:
- Detailed understanding of the monthly trial balance, especially IC transactions and balances in order to do the consolidation and elimination work to prepare the total company accounts. Follow up and resolve with Financial Accounting outstanding/unusual balances. Including a detailed understanding of the current and future corporate structure as the business moves towards the development phase.
- Take lead in preparing JV consolidation reports, statutory reporting and follow up on any queries.
- Consolidate and perform initial review for Upload files and Notes prepared by Person in charge in Reporting packages required from partners and responsible for queries follow up.
- Manage mapping system for chart of accounts and reports between SPVB and VAS...
- Responsible for developing and managing system of financial statements on Oracle Multi-org.
- Responsible for preparation and booking Payroll and Accrual items, including IT services, PRC, Air Ticket, Aquafina sharing, Suntory and FOBO reimbursement, A&M year end.
- Responsible for review quarterly D&A and A&M Curve rate and apply in Actual booking.
- Responsible for review and preparation of month-end account reconciliations, including Accrual monitoring & AR Other, Deposit & Advance balance.
- Expense tracking and reporting to Region.
- Follow up closely with Marketing team to clear A&M year accrual and monitor Fall in/fall out amount to make sure all the amount is accounted in line with accounting principles.
- Analysis and interpretation of PL/BS/OCF trend leading to over/under spends or variances.
- Responsible for preparation of monthly cash flow and working capital analysis.
- Perform SPVB Monthly Balance Sheet review package preparation. Consolidate and review BSR packages of all locations with action lists.
- Working with various finance teams to resolving non-standard complex accounting issues, and providing solutions and guidance to ensure correct accounting treatment.
- Act as the guide in interpreting updated Financial Reporting policies, IC transaction booking requirements and instructing finance team (both Head Office and locations) to consistently apply the change.
- Secure financial information by completing database backups.
- Ensure FR process compliance by deep understanding the process and follow up with internal requirements.
- Manage quarterly reconciliation & agreement of intercompany balances.
- Providing documents and explanation to external auditors in connection with quarterly reviews, and annual audit.
- Ad hoc exercises/ support special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills, work with little supervision and attention to detail.
- Good supervisory and planning skills so as to facilitate consolidation job.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong technical writing skills.
- Solid time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and multiple tasks, meet deadlines and function independently and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to analyze complex financial issues to drive resolution of non-standard accounting issues and recommend independent conclusions or solutions
- Personable, positive and enthusiastic attitude with capability to deal effectively with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization and as part of a team.
- Sharp, fast learner with a technology curiosity and aptitude
- Highly proficient in MS office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook; master of Oracle GL module and HFM reporting.
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