Assistant Accountant / Senior Executive, Finance

Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous, forward-thinking assistant accountant to join our team. In this role, you will lead our finance department, guide our small team, and help fuel our brand's growth-ensuring everything runs smoothly from cash flow forecasting and budgeting to daily accounting and statutory compliance.

1. Financial Planning & Strategic Insights

• Cash Flow Management: Oversee daily cash positions, track money in and out, and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to keep our operations liquid and healthy.

• Budgeting & Analysis: Build annual budgets, track monthly spending against targets, and provide clear insights on performance.

• Financial Modelling: Create simple, clear financial models to evaluate margins, pricing strategies, new boutique or café openings, and project returns.

2. Day-to-Day Accounting & Team Support

• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide our finance team, ensuring smooth daily execution and steady personal growth.

• Accounts & Reconciliations: Oversee daily AP, AR, General Ledger, and bank reconciliations to keep our books in order.

• Monthly Closing: Check and approve accurate monthly and year-end financial reports on time.

• Process Improvements: Find ways to streamline accounting workflows and make daily operations easier and faster.

3. Retail & Operations Finance

• Landlord Reporting: Submit monthly sales statements to boutique and outlet landlords on time, in line with lease terms.

• Stock & Inventory Control: Coordinate monthly stock counts across our stores, reconcile inventory, look into missing stock, and reduce stock loss.

• Payments & Claims: Oversee supplier payments, staff claims, and monthly commission payouts in line with company policies.

4. Tax, Audit & Stakeholder Contact

• Statutory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST, and corporate tax submissions.

• Audit & Stakeholders: Lead the annual audit process and act as the primary contact for auditors, tax authorities, banks, landlords, and key suppliers.

• Operational Partnering: Work closely with store and operational leads to monitor cost controls, staffing, and margins.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.

• Minimum 5 to 7 years in finance and accounting, including at least 1-2 years leading or supervising a team.

• Prior experience in Retail, F&B, or multi-outlet operations is strongly preferred.

• Strong hands-on experience in cash flow planning, budgeting, and financial modelling.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics 365) and strong Excel skills (Pivot tables, formulas).