The incumbent will be responsible for collating, reviewing, and preparing the Group’s financial and management data to comply with corporate, IFRS and statutory requirements.

The financial accounting function is typified by a series of stringent reporting requirements which must be achieved. Within these constraints the incumbent prepares actual results, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting package including submission of schedules to Corporate Accounting Team and submission of statutory financial statements to the country authorities. The incumbent is also expected to ensure the maintenance of supporting systems, procedures, and internal control principles.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, review and analyze financial and management reporting to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results. Comply with Corporate, IFRS, and local accounting standards in the preparation of financial and management reports.
• Maintain assigned systems, processes, or process components in good working order and identify and recommend system improvements to ensure timely, relevant, and accurate Financial Accounting Information. This includes, but is not limited to, responsibility for SAP and other systems’ reconciliation process, standing and recurring journal entries, fixed asset schedule, intercompany matrix, and service invoicing to affiliates.
• Ensure the integrity of monthly financial statements is maintained by conducting detailed account reconciliation and variance analysis to ensure the financial records accurately reflect the current status of transactions and events. Liaise with relevant accounting firm, auditor, tax team and prepare compliance documents and reports to submit to the relevant authority according to timeline set.
• Work collaboratively with internal clients to achieve business objectives and efficiently provide the essential support services to the organization.
• Identify and make recommendations that optimize business processes and improve financial and internal controls and other business practices in alignment with LEAN and culture of continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Accounting or professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, MIA, ACCA, CIMA or its equivalent with minimum 1 to 3 years of financial accounting exposure
• Practical knowledge IFRS Accounting requirements
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Google Sheets and computerized accounting software, knowledge in SAP will be an added advantage.
• Able to meet stringent reporting deadlines and handle corporate reporting and statutory reporting responsibilities.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• An independent person with a high degree of maturity, integrity, and initiative.
• Good command of written and spoken English is essential.
• Good command of any other Asian language would be an advantage.

The ZALORA Story

ZALORA Group is Asia Pacific’s leading group of online fashion destinations. Founded in 2012, the company has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. ZALORA is part of Global Fashion Group, the world's leader in online fashion for emerging markets. ZALORA Group’s localized sites offer an extensive collection of top international and local brands and products across apparel, shoes, accessories, and beauty categories for men and women. Offering up to 30-day free returns, speedy deliveries as fast as 3 hours in some markets, free delivery over a certain spend, and multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, ZALORA Group is the online shopping destination with endless fashion possibilities.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by Zalora or Global Fashion Group.