GL Specialist (12 months contract - Convert to Permanent)

Job Opportunity: GL Specialist - Leading Global F&B Brand Shared Services

Are you a finance professional with a knack for multi-outlet accounting A rapidly expanding global leader in the F&B industry is looking for a meticulous GL Specialist to join their finance team on a 12-month contract basis, with an opportunity to be converted as permanent employee.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial integrity of numerous retail outlets, focusing on inventory accuracy and robust financial reporting.

The Role: Your Impact

As a GL Specialist, you will act as the financial custodian for assigned retail outlets. Your primary mission is to manage the end-to-end General Ledger process, from daily transaction oversight to complex month-end closings. This is new Shared Services setup with project opportunities for Finance Transformation, Process Improvement, and System Migration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outlet Financial Management: Manage GL entries, review daily sales, and oversee outlet-specific expenses (rent, utilities, and petty cash) to ensure precise accruals.
• Month-End Excellence: Drive the closing process through journal entries and adjustments, culminating in the preparation of outlet-level P&L reports and variance analysis.
• Inventory Accounting & COGS Oversight: Perform monthly inventory reconciliation, reconcile monthly stock counts against financial records, analyze COGS, and investigate wastage or shrinkage trends alongside the Supply Chain team.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure adherence to internal SOPs, support audit preparations, and identify opportunities to streamline outlet-level accounting workflows.

Who We Are Looking For

We need a detail-oriented analyst who thrives in fast-paced, multi-site environments.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience, specifically within F&B, Retail, or multi-outlet sectors.
• Technical Skills: Strong command of GL accounting and inventory management. You should be an Excel power user (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with local tax regulations (SST/GST/VAT).
• Attributes: Analytical, independent, and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams like Operations and Supply Chain.

Why Join This Brand

This is an excellent opportunity to add a high-growth, household name to your resume. You'll be working in a dynamic environment where your analysis directly impacts the operational efficiency of a global brand.

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