Accounts Assistant, APAC & ME

SAMSONITE BRANDS PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsonite Brands Private Limited in Singapore is seeking an entry-level Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, focusing on A/P and A/R, with responsibilities spanning invoicing, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.

You will support month-end close, audit schedules, intercompany reconciliations, and ad-hoc projects, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, APAC & ME. Solid Excel skills and SAP knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Entry-level candidates encouraged; 1–3 years in accounting in an MNC environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred; hands-on SAP experience is an advantage.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles; positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactions; work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SOX controls, Concur, and DocuWare will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Full spectrum of A/P duties including timely recording of vendor invoices and staff reimbursements.
• GRIR matching and liaising with logistics on discrepancies.
• Verify and ensure completeness of supporting documents.
• Execute weekly payments and manage timely payments to vendors and inter-companies.
• Monitor bank accounts and update cash book daily; prepare weekly cashflow forecast.
• Disbursement and reimbursement of petty cash.
• Full spectrum of A/R duties including monthly issuance of intercompany and third-party debit/credit notes.
• Record collections promptly; reconcile intercompany receipts.
• Assist in month-end closing, accruals, prepayments reversal, and audit/document prep.
• Assist in year-end closing and provide documents for auditors and tax consultants.
• Support ad-hoc assignments and projects as required.

Skills

English communication

MS Excel

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or higher in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Concur

DocuWare

Excel

Job description

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 of written and spoken English.

Samsonite/TUMI is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates without consideration of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or family situation. We actively cultivate a diverse workforce and promote inclusion in our workplaces. We hire based on merit and believe in selecting the best candidate for the job. People from all backgrounds, including those with special needs, are encouraged to apply.

All information provided by candidates will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Unsuccessful applications will be destroyed upon completion of the recruitment process.