- Lebuh Bandar Utama Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia 47800

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Job Description
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in Trade Claims, Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, Commercial Finance, or related functions.
Experience in trade spend management, claims processing, or financial reconciliation is preferred.
Familiarity with SAP or ERP systems is an advantage.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
KPI-driven and able to meet operational targets.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Financial and commercial awareness.
Problem-solving and follow-up discipline.
Stakeholder communication and relationship management.
Time management and workload prioritisation.
Responsibilities
Focus of the Role: Proactive Issue Management
Proactively monitor trade claims and trade spend activities.
Follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution.
Escalate unresolved issues when necessary to minimise financial and operational impact.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, controls, and data accuracy.
Trade Spend Monitoring & Analysis
Perform monthly analysis of actual trade spend against approved budgets and plans.
Ensure trade spend data is accurate, complete, and updated in SAP and trade spend management systems.
Ensure trade spend is properly accrued and recognised within the correct accounting period.
Identify and highlight variances, risks, or potential overspending to management and commercial teams.
Invoice Processing & Control
Ensure all trade-related invoices are accurately recorded and processed in SAP on a timely basis.
Validate invoice details, including amounts, vendors, promotion references, and billing periods.
Reconcile SAP ageing reports with trade spend management records to ensure alignment.
Follow up on missing, delayed, or inaccurate invoices with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Commercial Claim Validation
Review and validate trade and commercial claims to ensure accuracy, validity, and compliance with company policies.
Ensure all supporting documents are complete and approved according to the authorisation matrix.
Identify discrepancies, duplicate claims, and non-compliant submissions.
Resolve claim disputes and inconsistencies with relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all claims.
Payment Coordination & Submission
Consolidate validated and approved claims for submission to Accounts Payable.
Ensure payment requests are complete, accurate, and compliant with payment terms.
Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment processing and issue resolution.
Statement of Account (SOA) Reconciliation
Perform monthly SOA reconciliations with customers, distributors, and vendors.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between company records and external statements.
Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately, timely, and properly documented.
Additional Responsibilities
Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis related to trade claims, trade spend, and reconciliations.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Commercial, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.
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Skills
BANDAR UTAMA
0.9 km
MUTIARA DAMANSARA
1.2 km
SURIAN
2.0 km
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