Finance and Accounting Specialist

**Job Title:** Finance and Accounting Specialist **Location:** Singapore (Central) **Employment Type:** Full-time **About the Company** We are partnering with a premium global lifestyle brand founded in Germany with a rich 140-year heritage of innovation, quality, and sustainability. Known worldwide for our high-performance, market-leading home products and luxury kitchen appliances, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence and making everyday life easier for our customers. We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive **Finance and Accounting Specialist** to join our dynamic team in Singapore. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury activities, and commission calculations while collaborating closely with regional leadership and cross-functional business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: **Financial Reporting & Analysis** * Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of P&L, balance sheets, sales volume, and cash flow reports. * Review P&L variances, COGS against revenue, bank movements, warranty provisions, and expenses to support regional forecasts and budgets. * Manage balance sheet schedules, prepayments, accruals, payroll, and intercompany cross-charges. * Oversee and monitor the performance of our outsourced accounting provider against agreed SLAs. * Assist with quarterly GST reporting, corporate income tax reviews, and statutory audits. **Accounting & Financial Operations** * Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations. * Coordinate payments and staff expense claims, preparing weekly summaries for management approval. * Validate, calculate, and process monthly consultant commissions, resolving discrepancies with sales teams. * Handle customer refunds, payment confirmations, and system-related IT tickets. **Cash Management & Treasury** * Manage bank administration, fund transfers, cash utilization, and FX risk/hedging activities. * Forecast cash inflows and outflows to maintain liquidity, and monitor customer credit exposure. **Business Partnering** * Partner across Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, Logistics, and HR to align financial controls, drive process efficiencies, and support regional projects. Job Requirements: * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. * **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably within a commercial or consumer goods setting. * **Technical Skills:** Sound knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and complex reconciliations. * **Systems:** Hands-on experience with **SAP (SAP ByDesign preferred)** and corporate performance tools (e.g., **Tagetik** ). Advanced proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** (PivotTables, complex data formulas) is required; Power BI is a distinct advantage. * **Soft Skills:** Exceptional numerical accuracy, strong problem-solving abilities, and the communication skills required to interface effectively with stakeholders across different regions and functions. * **Mindset:** Proactive, organised, and capable of working independently to meet tight reporting timelines. What We Offer * Opportunity to work with a globally recognised, premium consumer brand. * A diverse, dynamic, and collaborative cross-border team environment. * Central office location with standard working hours and seasonal reporting flexibility. John Koh Quess Selection & Services EA Licence Number: 23C2060 Registration ID is R1110099 **Disclaimer:** *The company is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your information. By submitting this form, you consent to the collection, processing, and retention of the information you provide. The data collected (which may include your contact details, educational background, work experience and skills) will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for the position you're applying for. Your data will be stored securely and retained for the duration necessary to fulfill our hiring process. If you are not selected for the position, your data will be kept on file for a limited period in case future opportunities arise. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data at any time by contacting us at Quess Singapore | A Leading Staffing Services Provider in Singapore (quesscorp.sg)*