Finance Operation Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze store and operations financial performance, including sales, cash management, operating expenses, and profitability.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly and periodic financial performance reports for management.
• Analyze financial performance and key variances, identify key business drivers, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to Operations management.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis, business reviews, and special projects as required by management.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data accuracy through automation, data analytics, and digital tools.
• Ensure store and operational financial processes comply with company policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
• Manage and coordinate the month-end closing journal process at store level, including preparation, review, reconciliation, posting, and timely completion of closing entries.
• Monitor and follow up on financial discrepancies, unusual transactions, expense variances, and control issues.
• Review and monitor Cash Pick-Up and Cash Exchange activities to ensure proper controls, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Tax, Procurement, and Operations teams to resolve financial and accounting-related issues.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and ensure timely follow-up on audit findings related to Operations.
• Monitor store operating expenses and identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved cost efficiency.
• Work closely with Store Operations teams to ensure sales revenue, cash transactions, and expenses are accurately recorded and properly supported in accordance with company policies.
• Review operational transactions and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy and control.
• Support financial activities related to new store openings, store relocations, and store closures.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to Operations and relevant stakeholders by providing financial insights and supporting data-driven decision making.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial discipline and improve operational performance.
• Support the financial evaluation of new store openings, relocations, closures, and other network optimization initiatives.
• Support financial analysis for business cases, investment decisions, and operational improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Commercial Finance, or Operations Finance; experience in retail or multi-site operations is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of P&L, financial analysis, cost management, and financial controls.
• Experience in month-end closing and journal processes, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Experience in cash management and operational financial controls is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both Finance and Operations teams.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills; experience with Power BI, ERP systems, or financial reporting tools is an advantage.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to translate financial data into clear and practical business actions.
• Strong integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.