Finance Manager - Trade Settlement - Organized Trade

Job Summary

At Suntory PepsiCo VietNam Beverage, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees. We strive to provide equal opportunities for employment, development, and advancement regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and age. We are continuously working to cultivate an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias, and we welcome all individuals to apply for roles at Suntory PepsiCo.

Role:

This position is responsible for commercial controlling of company’s investment in OT channel to ensure timely, accurate, cost effectiveness financial & management reporting in accordance with SPVB policy, Tax and other local requirements. Provide stewardship toward SPVB cash out for commercial agreement’s settlement with OT customers by assessing risks, designing effective process and internal control. Support to deliver Key financial KPIs including Revenue, D&A/ S&D cost control, NOBPT & Operating Cash flow

Job Responsibilities

1. Financial Control and Asset Stewardship

- Safeguard company’s investment in OT channel by providing settlement approval & effectively commercial custody for CDA contracted term, trade promotions in OT channel.

- Assess risk, design effective internal control and drive the continuous improvement for settlement process to protect company assets & implement financial risk’s mitigation plan to deliver key financial KPI including Revenue, NOBPT & Cash flow.

- Control D&A/ S&D spending within approved budget and in effective manner to support delivery of Revenue, NOBPT & Cash flow

2. Financial Transaction & operating Control

- Oversee the issuance/ receipt, verification and retention of VAT invoices, settlement documents in compliance with internal Control, Tax and other statutory requirements…

- Oversee the issuance of Credit/ debit MEMO & timely recognition of actual payment in accordance with accounting standard & internal process.

- Lead self-assessment, internal audit, Tax health check, corporate audit & independent audit… related to Trade Settlement

3. Month End Closing and Financial Reporting

- Deliver timely, accurate and complete financial statement (P&L, Balance sheet) through D&A, S&D investment’s accrual quality, monitor actual payment and fall-in/fall out

- Ensure accounting recognition integrity related to Trade investment in OT channel.

- Prepare financial reports: Monthly Balance Sheet, BSHS, mid-month outlook… to proactively and timely report potential issues/ opportunities related to Trade investment in OT channel

4. Partnership & Process Efficiency

- Advise process, financial and control implication to support decision making of business partner, drive commercial growth a sustainable way.

- Provide solution for complex issues with balancing risk and benefit for business

- Drive completeness and speed of service for the whole OT trade settlement process until bank transfer, AR offset or Free Good/ Gift issuance… to upgrade customer service level

- Partner with OT leadership team to implement initiatives/ automatic solution/ system development… for sustainable growth

5. Coaching and capability building

- Coach and build team’s capability on technical accounting, tax, policies and controls process through knowledge/ best practice sharing, rotation and training.

- Support Commercial Controller in designing a strong organizational structure for achieving business objectives and developing Finance/Control talents

Skills and Experience

• University Graduate; Master in Accounting/Finance, ACCA are preferred
• 7 years’ experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
• At least 3+ year experience in Managerial role of Commercial Finance
• Familiar with Oracle E-business suite, Hyperion HFM and/or Hyperion Budgeting a significant plus
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Strong customer oriented mindset
• Stakeholders engaging skill
• Very good analytical and conceptualization
• Good communication skill
• Fluent in English (both speaking & writing)
• Strong in MS Excel and MS Power Point

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.