Assistant Accountant

LVMH Fashion Group Southeast Asia and Oceania; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LVMH Fashion Group Southeast Asia and Oceania is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial operations across multiple entities. You will handle journal entries, GL reconciliations, and month-end closes while ensuring internal controls and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with AR/AP, FP&A, and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate reporting and insightful financial analysis. A 3-year accounting background and strong Excel/ERP skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in accounting or audit.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/finance systems.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Independent, adaptable team player capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English with strong cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily transactional accounting, including journal entries and GL postings.
• Execute month-end and period-end closes with accruals and variance investigations.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and reports for management and group reporting.
• Manage cost allocations, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting.
• Support AR/AP duties and ad-hoc process optimization projects.

Skills

Excel

ERP/Finance systems

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Finance software

Job description

As an Assistant Accountant, you will be a vital pillar of our finance operations, ensuring accurate and transparent financial records across multiple entities and Maisons. You will partner closely with commercial, retail, AR/AP, and cross-functional finance teams to maintain robust internal controls, streamline accounting workflows, and provide critical support for financial analysis and decision-making. The Position may extend to support duties in the spectrum of account receivable duties.

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Handle daily transactional accounting, including journal entries, postings, and GL reconciliations.
• Ensure GL accuracy in close collaboration with AR and AP teams.
• Execute month-end and period-end closes, including accruals, trial balance reviews, and variance investigations.
• Maintain accurate records for inventory, fixed assets, rent, and major operating expenses.
• Partner with Business Planning & Control on expense reviews and analysis.

Regulatory Compliance, Controls & Systems

• Enforce company policies, internal controls, and GAAP/IFRS standards.
• Prepare documentation to support internal/external audits, statutory requirements, and tax reporting.
• Utilize ERP systems and finance tools to streamline accounting and reporting workflows.

Financial Reporting & Stakeholder Support

• Prepare schedules, bank reconciliations, and reports for management and monthly Group reporting.
• Manage cost allocations, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting.
• Provide financial data and insights to FP&A and commercial teams.
• Support sales rent audits, credit card machine controls, and ad-hoc process optimization projects.

Other Responsibilities

• For Accounts Receivables, billings & receipts processing, collections & adjustments, deposits and credits management
• Support ad-hoc projects and analysis as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• 3 years of experience in an accounting or audit role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/finance systems.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Independent, adaptable team player capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English with strong cross-functional communication skills.