Accounts Assistant, APAC & ME

Position Summary

The position holder will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities, accounts payable and accounts receivable duties for Samsonite Brands Private Limited (consisting of a few SAP company codes). The potential candidate will also assist in month-end closing, including preparation of audit schedules, bank reconciliation and intercompany reconciliations. You will report to the Senior Finance Manager, APAC & ME.

Major Responsibilities

1. Responsible for full spectrum of A/P duties: -

   • Accurate and timely recording of vendor invoices and staffs expense reimbursements

   • GRIR matching, verify goods receipt invoices and liaise with logistics/ planners on discrepancies

   • Verify and ensure completeness of supporting are received and stored

   • Execution of weekly payments and ensure invoices are paid timely and accurately

   • Monitor bank accounts and update cash book on a daily basis to ensure availability of funds before processing payments to vendors and inter-companies

   • Prepare weekly cashflow forecast to ensure adequate cashflow

   • Disbursement and reimbursement of petty cash

2. Responsible for full spectrum of A/R duties: -

   • Monthly issuance of debit/ credit notes to intercompany and third parties

   • Timely recording of collections received

   • Communicate with intercompany to resolve receipts discrepancies and perform reconciliation

   • Initiate collections on overdue accounts

3. Assist in month-end closing (GL including accruals and prepayment reversal), prepare audit schedules including bank reconciliation, intercompany reconciliation, AR/ AP relevant schedules etc.

4. Assist in year-end closing and prepare documents requested by auditors and tax consultants

5. Assist in ad-hoc assignments and projects as required

Job Experience & Requirements

• Diploma or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with 1 to 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment, will have an added advantage.

• Knowledge of SAP is preferred. Candidates with hands-on SAP experience will be an advantage.

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, coupled with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions, prioritise multiple tasks, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Strong team player with a high sense of accountability, resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to work.

• Experience with SOX controls, Concur, and DocuWare will be an added advantage.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas and functions.

• Good command.