Senior Finance Executive

Love, Bonito; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; Hybrid; USD 18.000 - 24.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading womenswear brand in Southeast Asia seeks a dynamic finance professional to manage local operations and enhance the regional accounting function. The position demands expertise in financial reporting and a passion for the retail industry. Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance. A hybrid work environment allows flexibility while upholding organizational goals.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive corporate insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with some audit experience preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of monthly closing activities and financial reporting.
• Support audit processes and manage compliance with regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, ACCA (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

About us

Love, Bonito is a digital-first company on a mission to empower the everyday Asian woman and inspire self-confidence. We are Southeast Asia’s leading womenswear brand, headquartered in Singapore, with an omnichannel presence across Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Malaysia and a retail franchise in Cambodia. In addition, we have also expanded into international markets namely the Philippines and the United States of America.

Founded in 2010, we are proudly female-founded with more than 65% female representation in leadership roles (#girlpower!). We raised a US$50M Series C round in 2021 and know that we’re on the cusp of something great, where we’re working towards becoming the most thoughtful brand globally, for the Asian female consumer, especially when it comes to our products, community and experiences.

There’s a lot more work to be done with all of our exciting plans. So we’re looking to team up with people who are wildly passionate about making an impact and be part of a dynamic team, in a workplace with no corporate BS (yes, you read that right!).

The role

You will be responsible for running day-to-day operations for our local entities and contributing to the growth of the regional accounting function. You will not only ensure timely preparation of our management reporting, but also help to drive the improvement of accounting best practices.

You should have/ be

• A passion for all things accounting and finance
• A genuine interest in the retail industry and/or e-commerce
• An ability to think & work strategically and systematically
• Analytical and inquisitive - loves how numbers and data tell a story, and delivering valuable insights to other departments
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think out of the box with solutions that are scalable, sustainable and cost-efficient
• A strong self starter with good initiative and a hands-on attitude to get things done!
• A charismatic, trustworthy and relatable team player
• Extremely meticulous to a fault!

Main responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly closing activities, including reconciliations, journal entries and financial reporting
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial statements for local and Group reporting, ensuring they meet local and Group reporting requirements
• Support the audit processes and assist in managing compliance with accounting and tax regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance operations efficiency and implement best practices to streamline processes
• Review work and provide support to team members, offering guidance and mentorship to enhance their development.
• Liaise and work closely with key business stakeholders across various regions and functions to address accounting issues and queries
• Support in ERP system-related Finance projects.
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned from time to time

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) are preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, with some audit experience preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of delivering scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and perform well under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and align stakeholders across functions
• Collaborative and supportive team player, capable of mentoring team mates and fostering a positive, high-performance work culture
• Proficiency in using accounting software and ERP systems
• Experience in system migration will be an added advantage

1. Flexible Work Arrangement

• Hybrid work arrangement (twice a week office visits)
• Flexible work hours

2. Staff Wellness

• Comprehensive corporate insurance (Fully covered visits at our panel clinics, maternity reimbursement etc)

3. Learning and Career Development

• Learning and development
• Dedicated leadership training for those of managerial responsibilities
• Friday pm off for learning

4. #TeamLB perks

• Generous staff discount off LB products
• Welcome to #TeamLB swag and store gift cards (get your LB work outfit on us!)
• Employee driven peer-to-peer recognition platform to honour and celebrate everyday achievements