Senior Finance Executive (GL)

Love, Bonito; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand in women's fashion is seeking an experienced individual to manage accounting operations at their Kuala Lumpur HQ. This role includes overseeing financial reporting and compliance efforts while mentoring team members. The position offers a flexible work arrangement, comprehensive insurance benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive corporate insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Generous staff discount on products

Employee recognition platform

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance functions.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems is essential.
• Experience in system migration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly closing activities.
• Prepare monthly management reports and financial statements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting operation efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project Management

Communication

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA)

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 HQ and local team and contributing to the growth of the regional accounting function. You will not only ensure timely preparation of our general ledger function across our entities. You will also help to drive the improvement of accounting best practices in all operating entities.

You should have/ be

• An ability to think and work strategically and systemically - continuously prioritizing key deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think out of the box with solutions that are scalable, sustainable and cost-efficient
• Strong project management, multitasking and execution abilities
• Strong communication skills to inspire and influence internal stakeholders (HQ or Markets)
• Strong teamplayer with ability to mentor, guide and inhibit positive influence on juniors and peers.

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 both local and group reporting requirements
• Assist in managing compliance with financial regulations and support internal and external audit processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting operation 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
• 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 3 - 4 years of relevant experience
• An ability to think and work strategically and systemically - continuously prioritizing key deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think out of the box with solutions that are scalable, sustainable and cost-efficient
• Strong project management, multitasking and execution abilities
• Strong communication skills to inspire and influence internal stakeholders (HQ or Markets)
• Strong team player with ability to mentor, guide and inhibit positive influence on juniors and peers
• 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