Commercial Accounting Manager (Discount & Allowance)

PepsiCo

  • Indonesia
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:OverviewOverview:The Commercial Accounting Manager plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective Discount & Allowance (D&A) controls, and timely claim settlement. This role supports the Indonesian business unit through rigorous review, analysis, and compliance of Discount and Allowance (D&A) processes while collaborating with Commercial, Control, IBM (BPO), and other key stakeholders. The position acts as the center of expertise (COE) in D&A accounting and control, ensuring adherence to US and local GAAP as well as internal company policies.
ResponsibilitiesWe will count on you to:Financial Accounting & Management Reporting
  • Coordinate the monthly closing and reporting process of D&A, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
  • Lead the verification of accruals and SD-Rebate setup, including claim validation and settlement.
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews of pending claims/accruals and ensure proper accounting treatment.
  • Analyze accruals and actual spending vs. plan/forecast, last month, and last year; provide insightful commentary to the planning and reporting teams.
  • Prepare D&A reports and input for Business Segment Review (BSR), monthly closing, and other finance reviews.
  • Monitor and support IBM BPO's day-to-day D&A transactional activities, reports, and issue resolution.
  • Drive continuous improvement of financial processes related to D&A.
Compliance & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and internal Marketplace and Revenue Recognition policies.
  • Review and reinforce GCS controls related to D&A, trade promotions, and rebate management.
  • Lead the development and implementation of robust financial controls for promotions, rebates, and customer claims across multiple platforms.
  • Ensure accurate documentation for statutory audits and external reporting.
Business Partnering
  • Act as Finance’s point of contact for Customers and Distributors on D&A claims and reconciliation matters.
  • Coordinate with Commercial Key Account Managers to reconcile D&A bookings (e.g., rebates, discretionary promotions, contractual supports).
  • Educate Sales and Finance teams on relevant D&A policies, financial compliance, and claim procedures.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth while ensuring D&A accountability.
Process Optimization
  • Support the improvement and simplification of commercial processes (e.g., claim mechanism, operational flow, SAP integration).
  • Drive balance confirmation with customers and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
  • Assist in SAP implementation initiatives related to Sales to Collection and Trade Promotion Management.
  • Identify process bottlenecks and propose improvement initiatives.
External & Statutory Compliance
  • Support statutory and government submissions in coordination with IBM Shared Service teams.
  • Assist the Control team in external audit processes, external reporting, and financial policy implementations.
  • Ensure proper document archiving for audit and compliance purposes.
QualificationsWhat you need to have:
  • 5-7 years of experience in accounting / finance controls background in FMCG industry
  • Min. Bachelors degree in Accounting / Finance
  • Strong analytical thinking and financial acumen
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
  • High integrity, accountability, and resilience in managing compliance and control
  • Strong communication and business partnering skills
  • Proficiency in Excel, financial reporting tools, and SAP systems

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