Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including AP, AR and GL, ensuring transactions are accurately and timely recorded.
• Review invoices, payments, receipts and other accounting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounting matters.

2. Reconciliation & Month-End Closing

• Perform and review bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate monthly closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and necessary adjustments.
• Ensure all accounting records are properly updated and closed within the required timeline.

3. Audit & Statutory Matters

• Prepare accounting schedules and supporting documents for audit and other statutory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors and relevant parties on accounting matters.
• Assist the Finance Manager with tax and statutory matters when required.

4. Team Supervision

• Supervise and guide the Accounts team in their daily activities.
• Review team members' work to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting procedures.
• Assign tasks and monitor work progress and deadlines.

5. Internal Control & Process Improvement

• Ensure proper accounting procedures, internal controls and documentation are followed.
• Identify areas for improvement and assist in enhancing accounting processes and systems.

6. Coordination & Other Duties

• Coordinate with HR, Operations, Merchandising, Warehouse and other departments on accounting-related matters.
• Provide accounting information and clarification to Management when required.
• Perform other accounting duties and ad-hoc assignments as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• ACCA, CPA, MIA or other relevant professional accounting qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in AP, AR, GL, reconciliation and month-end closing.
• Experience in retail or multi-outlet operations will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and manage deadlines.