About the role
We are seeking a proactive Senior GL Accountant / Senior Executive to take ownership of the company's General Ledger and financial reporting processes, with a strong focus on system management, setup, and process improvement.
The ideal candidate will combine deep accounting expertise with hands-on experience in ERP/POS systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting while optimizing workflows across F&B operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and maintain the General Ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate, complete, and up-to-date, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including preparation and posting of journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments for F&B operations.
- Reconcile POS system transactions with ERP entries and bank deposits daily/weekly/monthly; investigate and resolve discrepancies such as missing sales, refunds, or card payments.
- Review store-level cash sales, credit card sales, and bank variances, ensuring compliance with company cash handling and variance policies.
- Bank statement reconciliation and preparation of Daily Cashflow report for HQ reporting.
- Analyze financial results, identify unusual trends or deviations, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to Finance Manager and management.
- Prepare accurate financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and company policies.
- Manage and optimize ERP systems for GL and reconciliation processes, including system setup, configuration, integration, and reporting improvements.
- Identify inefficiencies in GL and reconciliation workflows; propose and implement process enhancements, including automation opportunities, to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing required schedules, reconciliations, and explanations to ensure smooth audits.
- Mentor junior accounting staff, reviewing their reconciliations and entries, providing guidance on system usage, discrepancy resolution, and best practices in F&B accounting.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (CPA/CA) is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably in F&B, retail, or multi-unit operations.
- Deep understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and accounting principles.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and integration; strong interest in system setup, configuration, and process improvement.
- Proven ability to analyze, optimize, and automate accounting workflows.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to coordinate effectively across teams and with management.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to lead projects independently in a fast-paced environment.