Accounting Officer

Job Description

ABOUT AUGUST BERG

Designed in Denmark, August Berg is a modern vintage lifestyle brand founded in 2019 by Danish native Anders Peter Juel Sauerberg. August Berg timepieces are designed to inspire and remind us to make conscious choices with our time. The time we have and what we choose to do with it is essential, and at August Berg, we call this epiphany timefulness.

More than a watch brand, August Berg strives to make a positive difference in our own lives and in the lives of others, and with every watch sold, August Berg gifts six months of quality education. With every 20,000 watches sold, August Berg will build schools for children in local communities in rural Kenya and Nepal together with the Human Practice Foundation. This is our way of giving back to society - Giving the gift of time through education. For more information, please visit www.augustberg.com.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance & Operations Officer to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial and merchandising processes, particularly in cross-border contexts. The successful candidate will manage core financial responsibilities, oversee merchandising activities, ensure seamless customer order fulfillment, and utilize data-driven insights to optimize operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing company with a meaningful mission, combining financial expertise with operational leadership.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure timely and accurate billing of invoices and credit memos.
• Verify that all billing activities are well-supported by necessary documentation (e.g., Airway Bill, Delivery Order, Packing List, etc.).
• Cross-check E-commerce sales orders against platform data to ensure accuracy and correct GST posting.
• Post sales orders from all channels and record receipts.
• Obtain platform reports from the sales team to perform sales reconciliation (General Ledger vs. Sales Report) and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Record and apply receipts efficiently.

Accounts Payable

• Ensure prompt and accurate entry and posting of all purchase transactions.

• Verify that supporting documents such as Delivery Orders and Purchase Orders are authorized by the relevant department.

• Prepare timely payments to suppliers.

• Reconcile the Accounts Payable sub-ledger with the General Ledger monthly and match supplier statements of accounts.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize data analytics to monitor and improve financial processes, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
• Generate regular reports on financial performance, inventory turnover, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Identify trends and provide actionable insights to optimize financial operations and support business growth.

Audit Support

• Provide necessary support during internal and external audits by ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of requested documentation.

Others

• Update related balance sheet schedules regularly.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to learn new financial and administrative software quickly
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment