GL Manager [Accounting] @ Global Luxury Retail Company

• Monitor inventory movement / balance in stores, warehouse and head office.
• Reconcile inventory balance in all systems involved.
• Work closely with warehouses, boutiques and other related departments.
• Review inventory journal entries.
• Creating accounting estimates relating to inventory.
• Prepare documents on inventory and explain as necessary to auditors.
• Develop inventory analysis reports.
• Assist in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory.
• Special projects as required.

General Accounting (Daily / Month-End Closing / Reporting)

• Review journal entries.
• Monitor fixes assets, intercompany and other accounts movement / balance.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reporting on general accounting such as accruals.
• Responsible for fixed assets, intercompany and other accounts reconciliation and corresponding reports.
• Manage Balance Sheet files for closing and reconcile errors / discrepancies.
• Process and reconcile fixed assets, intercompany and other accounts transactions.
• Support team members in other accounting processes.
• Special projects as required.

Key Accountabilities

• GL work: journal entries, reconciliations, monthly reporting, audit and tax requirements, reconciliations, closing tasks (includes internal control, audit, tax compliance), cash forecasts
• Boutique support: support for financial operations, store openings and others
• Administrative work and work improvements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance. 
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Commerce)
• Certified Professional Accountant or Certified Tax Accountant preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet the deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Proficiency in financial management software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.