Accountant Luxury Fashion
Job Summary
The Accountant will oversee full-spectrum accounting and financial reporting for a globally recognised luxury fashion house in Singapore. Key duties include ensuring statutory compliance, managing budgeting and cash flow, and supporting audit processes. The role requires collaboration with retail and regional teams to maintain accurate financial records.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-spectrum accounting and financial reporting
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ensure statutory compliance (SFRS, IRAS, ACRA)
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes
- Maintain financial records for retail and corporate teams
Required Skills
- SAP Financial Modules (FI/CO)
- Advanced MS Excel
- IFRS/SFRS knowledge
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- CPA/CA qualification preferred
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Record Keeping
- Manage full spectrum accounting for Singapore including cash flow, budgeting and audit activities.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings in line with group and statutory requirements.
- Apply IFRS/SFRS accounting principles and standards and oversee day-to-day finance operations across retail stores, corporate, and regional teams.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, reconciliations, and conduct monthly variance analysis with insights for management.
- Liaise with HQ and Regional teams on finance queries.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support annual budget preparation and biannual forecasting.
Compliance & Auditing
- Oversee both internal and external audits, address auditor inquiries promptly, and ensure audits proceed efficiently with optimal results.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), ACRA, and IRAS regulations.
- Prepare and submit corporate tax returns, GST, and other statutory filings.
- Utilize SAP and other accounting tools/software for efficient financial management and reporting.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and above in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA/CA qualification (in progress/attained) preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant finance experience, ideally within a luxury or retail MNC; Big 4 experience is a strong advantage.
- Proficient in SAP financial modules (FI/CO preferred) and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/SFRS Accounting Standards.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and tech-savvy, leveraging tools and software to work efficiently.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a tech-savvy, proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.