Executive - Corporate Finance - APAC (12 months Contract)

Ready to bring passion into your career?

A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d’être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story? We are looking for an Executive - Corporate Finance, APAC - based in Singapore.

Manage General Ledger (GL) accounting and HFM reporting

• Manage General Ledger (GL) accounting and HFM reporting, which may include but not limited to bank, fixed assets, inventory, leases, contracts, payroll and local tax filings, ensuring that financial data is accurately and completely captured in a timely manner and in compliance with all stipulated deadlines and R2R KPIs;
• Prepare and monitor the monthly accruals, provisions and adjustment journals for all business channels;
• Reconcile and monitor the clearing / netting of GL accounts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data;
• Ensure that intercompany transactions are tracked and matched with intercompany partners (including but not limited to recharge invoices, settlements, payment on behalf, and accruals); and
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and relevant reports for Senior Manager’s review.

Represent Corporate Finance APAC as R2R key user

• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to address and resolve any blocking issues, ensuring that system interface problems and auto postings are properly integrated and fully resolved;
• Recommend best practice to end users across APAC Region and follow through from conception to completion; and
• Assist with the implementation and enhancement of systems, including system testing, monitoring efficiency gains or losses, and supporting other process improvement projects.

Build good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders

• Liaise with internal parties and external parties such as auditors, corporate secretary and government authorities whenever required.

Compliance and business process excellence

• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Others

• Take on new portfolio and provide support for any other initiatives and ad hoc tasks as assigned.

You Have:

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a renowned global FMCG company within the Luxury Retail or Beauty & Cosmetics industry;
• Good working knowledge of IFRS and Singapore Tax;
• Prior experience in Audit/Tax firms will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in accounting & business intelligence software (e.g. MS Office, Power Automate, Power Desktop, JDE, Infor M3, Workday, Cognos, and/or Hyperion).

We Have:

• 71 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with the Clarins and myBlend brands
• Unique products and innovative services 
• A commitment to Social & Environmental Responsibility embedded in our raison d'être 
• A caring and inclusive corporate culture 
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive compensation and benefits 
• A flexible work environment, with up to 2 days of remote working per week

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us. 

At Clarins Group, we believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers. Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values, which are part of our DNA.  We strive to achieve inclusiveness and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

If you have additional needs that require an adaptation of the recruitment process, you can contact us at hr.sg@clarins.com

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people and the planet, visit www.groupeclarins.com.