Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning & Analysis
- Develop, manage and monitor the company’s annual budget, financial forecasts and long-term financial plans.
- Analyze financial performance, business trends and key financial indicators to support management decision-making.
- Prepare and present monthly management reports, Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability, cost efficiency and overall business performance.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis with appropriate recommendations.
2. Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing.
- Supervise general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory accounting.
- Ensure financial records are accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Review financial transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment and documentation.
3. Tax, Audit & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and other professional advisors.
- Manage external audit processes and ensure timely submission of required financial and regulatory reports.
- Monitor tax matters and ensure all statutory payments and filings are completed accurately and on time.
4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Monitor and manage daily and monthly cash flow and liquidity requirements.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and ensure sufficient funds are available for business operations.
- Manage working capital effectively, including monitoring receivables, payables and inventory.
- Maintain and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Monitor banking facilities and support the company’s financing and treasury requirements.
5. Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Develop, implement and maintain effective financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
- Ensure proper controls are in place to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risks.
- Review financial processes and identify opportunities for improvement and greater efficiency.
6. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance to ensure timely completion of finance activities.
- Provide guidance, training and development opportunities to improve the team’s technical and professional capabilities.
- Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, teamwork and continuous improvement.
7. Business & Management Support
- Work closely with management and other departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
- Partner with operations, merchandising, purchasing and other departments to monitor costs and financial performance.
- Provide financial input for new business initiatives, investments, cost-saving activities and strategic planning.
- Support management in identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance/accounting management, preferably within the retail or fashion retail industry.
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting.
- Experience in managing month-end and year-end closing, audit, tax and statutory compliance.
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting software or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks or equivalent.
- Good understanding of internal controls, financial policies and risk management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with stakeholders across different departments.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial information into practical business recommendations.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced retail environment.
Application Question(s):
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Work Location: In person