Clarins Finance Executive
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Finance Executive at Clarins Group in Singapore. GL accounting, HFM reporting, and Record-to-Report operations. Full-time role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage General Ledger accounting and HFM reporting, including bank, fixed assets, inventory, leases, contracts, payroll, and local tax filings in compliance with Record-to-Report KPIs
- Prepare and monitor monthly accruals, provisions, and adjustment journals across all business channels
- Reconcile and monitor GL clearing and netting accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Track and match intercompany transactions with intercompany partners, including recharge invoices, settlements, and accruals
- Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and relevant reports for managerial review
- Address blocking issues and resolve system interface problems and auto-postings in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
- Support APAC region implementation of standardized best practices and system enhancements
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements and process improvement projects
- Stay updated on accounting standards, industry trends, and regulatory changes
- Collaborate with Order-to-Cash team to perform reconciliations for related Balance Sheet accounts
- Liaise with internal parties and external stakeholders including auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries
- Support internal teams on business initiatives and finance priorities as assigned
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline
- At least 2 years of relevant GL/Record-to-Report accounting experience, preferably within FMCG, luxury retail, beauty, or cosmetics
- Good working knowledge of IFRS and basic corporate tax requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Familiar with accounting systems such as Workday, HFM, and Infor M3
- Strong understanding of GL accounting, month-end closing, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of relevant General Ledger and Record-to-Report accounting experience, preferably within FMCG, luxury retail, beauty, or cosmetics sectors. Audit or professional accounting firm experience is advantageous.
Education
Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Singapore, Central, Singapore.
Benefits
Development and training opportunities; flexible work environment with up to 1 day of remote working per week; attractive compensation and benefits package.
About Cerulean
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