Finance and Accounting Specialist

QUESS SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

QUESS SINGAPORE is seeking a Finance and Accounting Specialist in Singapore to support day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and commission calculations while collaborating with regional leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

You will lead month/quarter/year-end closings, ensure accuracy of P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow, and manage intercompany charges and reconciliations while partnering with Sales, Marketing, HR, and Logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/financial analysis experience in a commercial setting.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing with P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Review variances, COGS vs revenue, bank movements, and expenses for regional forecasts.
• Manage balance sheet schedules, prepayments, accruals, payroll, and intercompany charges.
• Oversee outsourced accounting provider against SLAs and ensure timely deliverables.
• Support GST, corporate tax reviews, and statutory audits; handle AP/AR and GL reconciliations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

SAP ByDesign

Tagetik

Power BI

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive Finance and Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic team in Singapore. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury activities, and commission calculations while collaborating closely with regional leadership and cross-functional business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of P&L, balance sheets, sales volume, and cash flow reports

• Review P&L variances, COGS against revenue, bank movements, warranty provisions, and expenses to support regional forecasts and budgets

• Manage balance sheet schedules, prepayments, accruals, payroll, and intercompany cross-charges

• Oversee and monitor the performance of our outsourced accounting provider against agreed SLAs

• Assist with quarterly GST reporting, corporate income tax reviews, and statutory audits

• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations

• Coordinate payments and staff expense claims, preparing weekly summaries for management approval

• Validate, calculate, and process monthly consultant commissions, resolving discrepancies with sales teams

• Manage bank administration, fund transfers, cash utilization, and FX risk/hedging activities

• Partner across Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, Logistics, and HR to align financial controls, drive process efficiencies, and support regional projects

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably within a commercial or consumer goods setting

• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and complex reconciliations

• Hands-on experience with SAP (SAP ByDesign preferred) and corporate performance tools (e.g., Tagetik)

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, complex data formulas) is required; Power BI is a distinct advantage

• Exceptional numerical accuracy, strong problem-solving abilities, and the communication skills required to interface effectively with stakeholders across different regions and functions

• Proactive, organised, and capable of working independently to meet tight reporting timelines

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised, premium consumer brand.

• A diverse, dynamic, and collaborative cross-border team environment.

• Central office location with standard working hours and seasonal reporting flexibility.