Manager - Commercial - FMCG - CA

We are looking for a suitable candidate from an FMCG background ONLY. This position is with one of the renowned FMCG Company(MNC).

Position : Manager Commercial

Reporting : Finance Director

Job Description :

Selling Expense management :

- Ensure appropriate accuracy and completeness of expense provisioning for month end closing

- Controlling & Tracking monthly sales spend.

- Monthly review for commercial with respective RSM.

Channel Profitability management :

- Preparation and review of monthly channel P&L and analysis thereof

- Highlighting areas of concern to Channel Heads & Finance Director

- Driving Commercial efficiency project in commercial process to support the business.

Controls :

- Incident Management and Defining escalation, response, resolution time for reported problems on the basis of criticality

- Risk assessment and adherence of Risk Control Matrix on entire master data

- Reviewing and developing operational process flows

- To ensure proper monthly closing, claim visibility / Credit Review. Following regional commercial MIS for visibility on claims, debtors, pending claims, pending F&F etc.

Pricing :

- Prepare pricing of new products, new channels or new deals as required

- Coordinate with factory and procurement for relevant inputs for pricing

Qualification :

- Chartered Accountant (should have passed in not more than 2 attempts)

- 7-8 years of commercial experience, with 2 years in managerial position

- In depth understanding of FMCG industry

Skills and Knowledge :

- Knowledge of accounting

- Knowledge of ERP software packages with respect to commercial accounting

- Knowledge of indirect tax rules in India

- Experience of tracking costs vs. budget

Must Know :

- Knowledge of SAP

- GST Tax knowledge

- Strong Excel & power point skills