Principal Accountant - Singapore - APAC Page Personnel

    APAC Page Personnel
    APAC Page Personnel Singapore

    Found in: beBee S2 SG - 2 weeks ago

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    Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year Accounting / Finance
    Description

    You will be working with Finance manager closely on the Financial reporting and timely closing of accounts across designated Business Units (APAC).

    Client Details

    Our client, a leading fashion retailer headquartered in France, boasts a global network of more than 2600 stores. As the investment holding entity for the region, the company oversees wholesale distribution to retail outlets representing a diverse range of brands.

    Description

    • Liaise with offshore accountant / finance manager to ensure timely and accurate month-end closing activities (GL, BS, PL review and to provide guidance where needed)
    • Ensure sound cash flow management
    • Ensure the adequacy of internal and operating controls
    • Ensure compliance with internal control, accounting standards and other regulatory requirements
    • Ensure tax and audit compliance
    • Advise and support Finance Manager on financial issues
    • Liaise and support the requirements of External Auditors, including preparation of Financial statements
    • Perform any other ad-hoc duties assign by Finance Manager
    • Ensure completeness of e-filing of documentation
    • Ensure timely preparation and submission of consolidated Business units and management reports to Finance Manager
    • Financial and operation performance analysis - Actual vs Budgeted
    • Liaison with corporate secretary on secretarial matters for group of companies

    Profile

    • Min Degree in Finance or Accountancy
    • At least five years' accounting(GL in particular) and financial experience, among which with the experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
    • Open to travel to regional entities across APAC - twice yearly
    • Good problem-solving skills, able to multi-task with independence
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
    • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
    • Exhibits sound judgment, maturity and credibility
    • Strong self-initiatives, a team player
    • Knowledge of SAP will be beneficial

    Job Offer

    • Exposure to international settings
    • Experience in managing and reporting financial aspects
    • Opportunities to gain regional insight while autonomously supporting all facets of a Business Unit (BU)

    Page Personnel Recruitment Pte. Ltd. (Company No C) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Swee Kee Chu (Lic No: R /EA No.: 18C9065) on