Accounting and Reporting Manager

About the Role

The Accounting & Reporting Manager will play a crucial role in guiding financial practices and compliance for KFC Thailand. Based in Bangkok, this position leads month-end and year-end closing, provides advisory support, performs monthly P&L analysis, oversees billing and AR, partners with cross-functional teams, reviews contracts and balance sheet reconciliations, assesses tech vendors, and collaborates with internal audit teams on franchise and COOP fund audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes with the Shared Service Center and stakeholders for accurate P&L reporting.
• Provide advisory support on financial processes and best practices, partnering with the Shared Service Center.
• Perform monthly P&L analysis to identify trends, investigate variances, and deliver performance insights.
• Oversee accounts receivable and billing processes, ensuring timely issue resolution and aging review.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to guide financial practices and provide insights.
• Review contracts, agreements, and budgets, offering financial and tax guidance.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Present key financial process findings and issues to management, providing clear recommendations.
• Assess the financial health of tech vendors and collaborate with Global Internal Audit teams on franchise audits and lead COOP fund audits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 10 years of proven experience in Accounting, preferably in Retail, FMCG, or a relevant industry.
• Audit experience is an asset.
• Fluent and effective communication skills in both English and Thai.
• Strong planning, time management, multitasking, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and present findings to management.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and analysis tools.
• A proactive and analytical mindset with a focus on process improvements.