Finance and Accounting Specialist

Quess Selection & Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global brand exposure

Cross-border collaboration

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Quess Selection & Services in Singapore invites a Finance and Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury activities, and commission calculations while collaborating with regional leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

The role covers monthly/quarterly/year-end closings, P&L and balance sheet reviews, intercompany charges, GST reporting, audits, and close partnership with Sales, Marketing, and HR to strengthen controls and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes with P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Review variances, COGS vs revenue, and expenses to support forecasts and budgets.
• Manage balance sheet schedules, prepayments, accruals, payroll, and intercompany charges.
• Oversee outsourced accounting provider performance against SLAs.
• Assist with GST reporting, tax reviews, and statutory audits.
• Coordinate payments and staff expense claims; prepare weekly management summaries.
• Validate commissions and handle refunds and system tickets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Tagetik

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Finance and Accounting Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company

We are partnering with a premium global lifestyle brand founded in Germany with a rich 140-year heritage of innovation, quality, and sustainability. Known worldwide for our high-performance, market-leading home products and luxury kitchen appliances, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence and making everyday life easier for our customers.

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.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• 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.
• Handle customer refunds, payment confirmations, and system-related IT tickets.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Manage bank administration, fund transfers, cash utilization, and FX risk/hedging activities.
• Forecast cash inflows and outflows to maintain liquidity, and monitor customer credit exposure.

Business Partnering

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

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably within a commercial or consumer goods setting.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and complex reconciliations.
• Systems: 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.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional numerical accuracy, strong problem-solving abilities, and the communication skills required to interface effectively with stakeholders across different regions and functions.
• Mindset: 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.