Assistant Manager/Manager - Export Finance - TME/Reconciliation & Distributor Claims

Assistant Manager / Manager Export Finance (TME, Reconciliation & Distributor Claims)

Role Overview:

This is a high-impact finance role supporting the Export Business Unit.

You'll manage the end-to-end financial control of Trade Marketing Expenses (TME), ensure accurate and timely sales & stock reconciliation, and serve as a financial point of contact for global distributor claims.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, analytical skills, and a process mindset to drive control, efficiency, and automation in the export finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

TME Claims Review & Approval:

- Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and approval workflows

- Maintain spending within approved budgets

Sales & Stock Reconciliation:

- Perform reconciliation of primary sales (to distributors) and secondary sales (to retailers)

- Reconcile distributor stock positions and align with budgeted sales

Distributor Engagement:

- Resolve discrepancies in claims through coordination with distributor partners

- Align distributor reporting with internal finance and sales systems

Data & Reporting:

- Maintain accurate retail-level sales records

- Prepare detailed MIS reports for management on TME, sales, budgets

- Track and report budget vs actuals for marketing spend

Process Improvement & Automation:

- Identify opportunities to automate claim processing and financial reporting

- Drive efficiency and ensure compliance through tighter controls

Cost Optimization:

- Monitor resource utilization and highlight areas for cost control

International Expense Handling:

- Manage marketing and promotional expenses linked to global operations