Accounts Assistant (Reporting & Analysis)

Reports To: Finance Manager

Job Purpose

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

• 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 transactions and 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

• 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 (BC365 is an advantage)
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to meet deadlines

• Able to prepare reports and perform data analysis independently
• Comfortable handling large data sets and reconciliation work
• Proactive in identifying issues and following up

• Timely month-end closing support
• Accuracy of reports and reconciliations
• AR ageing and collection follow-up
• Timely submission of claims recoveries