Intercompany Accountant

A leading manufacturing company located in the Corporate Area is seeking to recruit an Intercompany Accountant to oversee the financial management, reporting and internal control environment of assigned subsidiaries within the group.

This Intercompany Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supports operational decision-making and ensures compliance with statutory, regulatory and group reporting requirements. The Intercompany Accountant acts as a key finance business partner to subsidiary management while maintaining strong governance and financial discipline.

Core Functions

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes for assigned subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review management accounts, financial statements and variance analyses against budget and forecast.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to Group Finance in accordance with group reporting standards.
• Coordinate year-end audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors at the subsidiary level.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for subsidiaries.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Support cost control initiatives, margin analysis and operational efficiency improvements.
• Develop and track KPIs relevant to manufacturing performance, including production costs, yields and inventory metrics.

Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Oversee cost accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis and bill of materials accuracy.
• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory, WIP and finished goods in accordance with accounting standards.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory controls, reduce waste and manage obsolescence.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Governance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment in line with group policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax filings and regulatory obligations across subsidiaries.
• Support internal audits and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure adherence to delegated authority limits, financial policies and procedures.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and manage cash flow, including receivables, payables and inventory levels.
• Support working capital optimization initiatives across subsidiaries.
• Assist with banking relationships, cash forecasting and treasury-related activities as required.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Provide leadership, coaching and technical guidance to subsidiary finance teams.
• Act as a trusted finance partner to subsidiary management, supporting operational and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Group Finance, operations, procurement and HR to ensure alignment with group objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting designation (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CA) is required.
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ progressive finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Proven experience with financial reporting, budgeting and cost accounting in a multi-entity or group structure.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent human relations, communication, time management, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Highly professional, ethical and of integrity.
• May be required to work on weekends and public holidays, to meet operational demands.

We thank all applicants for your interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.