Accountant - Retail

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Scott Singapore is seeking an experienced Accountant to support its Singapore operations within a luxury consumer retail group. You will manage general ledger, assist with financial reporting, treasury, tax and statutory compliance, and partner with internal stakeholders across the business.

The ideal candidate holds a degree or higher diploma in accountancy, has 3–5 years of full-set accounting experience, and is proficient in Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or related.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience with full-set accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and Pivot Tables.
• SAP or ERP experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger through to Trial Balance, posting entries.
• Prepare treasury reporting packages and cash flow management.
• Compile monthly management reports, inventory reports and Notes to the Accounts.
• Prepare quarterly Cash Flow Statements and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Coordinate GST submissions quarterly.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Payable activities.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support month-end and year-end closing and related projects.

Skills

General accounting

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an established multinational organisation operating within the luxury consumer retail industry, with a strong presence in Singapore.

As part of its Finance team, the company is looking for an experienced Accountant to support its Singapore operations. The role offers broad exposure across general accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger activities through to Trial Balance, including preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare treasury reporting packages and support cash flow management.
• Prepare monthly management reports, inventory reports and Notes to the Accounts.
• Prepare quarterly Cash Flow Statements and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate quarterly GST submissions.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities.
• Prepare ad-hoc management and statutory/government reports as required.
• Liaise with external auditors and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and provide the necessary information for corporate tax preparation.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register.
• Perform intercompany balance reconciliations and coordinate intercompany confirmations during month-end closing.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and other finance-related projects as required.

Key Requirements & Competencies

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with exposure to full-set accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of general accounting, month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Experience in GST and corporate tax preparation will be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/accounting systems is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player with good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and accountable, with a strong can-do attitude.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770