Accountant

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Competencies Skills, Knowledge & Attitude)

• To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Proven experience in a similar role within a multinational group environment

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs

• Experience managing consolidations, audits, and statutory compliance

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP systems preferred

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a commercial mindset

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to lead the full finance function for our Malaysian subsidiary. This is a hands-on role with end-to-end responsibility for local accounting, treasury, compliance, and reporting functions, as well as contribution to group-level consolidation and strategic financial analysis.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations, compliance with local and international standards, and delivering financial insights to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibility:

Local Subsidiary Management

• Manage the full suite of accounting tasks for local subsidiary, acting as the local finance function where in-country support is limited.

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and general ledger management.

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements with variance analysis to budget and prior periods.

• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances in coordination with other group entities.

• Prepare and file corporate income tax returns in coordination with external tax advisers.

• Manage treasury operations: cash flow forecasting, bank account management, foreign exchange transfers, and working capital optimisation.

• Liaise with local banks and financial institutions to ensure effective cash and banking operations.

• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor queries for both internal and external audits.

Systems & Process Improvements

• Lead initiatives to improve finance systems and automation across the Group.

• Drive the automation of key finance processes including purchase order approval workflows, expense management, and consolidation reporting.

• Evaluate and implement financial technologies and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting activities of several subsidiary entities across the World.

• Liaise with regional accountants to ensure timely and accurate reporting across the Group.

• Lead the production of Group Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.

• Prepare monthly board reports and management account packs, including insightful commentary on performance versus budget and forecasts.

Cost & Operational Analysis

• Oversee SG&A cost analysis by collaborating with department heads to understand cost drivers and support accurate forecasting.

• Provide regular cash flow analysis and weekly cash forecasts, highlighting key assumptions and variances.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with the Finance Director and Commercial Manager and department heads to coordinate the annual budgeting process, informed by detailed financial analysis and strategic planning.

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance against targets.

Benefits:

• Salary range 10,000 to 13,000 MYR per month

• EPF (Employees Provident Fund) contributions

• Medical contributions

• Car allowance

• Flexible working arrangements

• Annual leave + bank holidays

• Paid Professional memberships