Assistant Accounting Manager (Luxury Goods)

Our client owns some of the worlds leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and our client seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons values, through a process of continuous creativity.

MAIN PURPOSE

We are hiring  an Assistant Account Manager to support the retail back office needs of our business in Malaysia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and resolve red light (unresolved Boutique Transactions) in SAP system
• Verify Boutique daily receivable & collection
• Reconcile credit card payment in Matchbox
• Prepare and process refunds requested by boutiques
• Prepare and review Stock list and conduct cycle / annual stock count and adjustments
• Perform clearing for all collection & suspense accounts in SAP
• Sales completeness check
• Monitor and follow up boutique customers deposit on advance orders
• Prepare monthly reports to Brand Management for confirmation, incuding turnover rent report and billings and month end closing journal
• Ensure Brands policies and procedures are complied (eg. Anti-Money Laundering, etc)
• Arrange and conduct trainings for retail population on Compliance, AML, credit card frauds and etc.
• Liaise with external parties on various matters related to Retail Finance Back Office
• Act as a contact point for Brand Retail in resolving boutique daily operational issues and communicating retail policy and procedures
• Arrange and conduct monthly retail meetings regular visits and catch-ups with Boutiques/Brand Retail Management
• Perform Other Ad-hoc activities

QUALIFICATION

• Possess a recognized Degree in Accountancy or a professional accounting qualification
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong accounting skills and data analytical skills with relevant experience in audit and internal controls
• Proficient in MS Office skill and familiar with accounting software/EPR systems;
• Ability to work under pressure, quickly understand / assess complex business situations / transactions in order to determine the high risk areas, the susceptibility to fraud, the weaknesses, and the recommended improvement areas
• Were looking for a proactive, innovative, organized and meticulous talent with can do attitude