Accountant

Role Summary

The Accountant will be responsible for end-to-end bookkeeping, statutory financial reporting, and group reporting submissions for Malaysia entities. In addition, the role will support Group Finance in maintaining accounting records and reporting for overseas subsidiaries, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial information across the Group.

This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with Group Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Malaysia Entities - Core Responsibilities

• Maintain full set of accounting records for Malaysia subsidiaries, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in accordance with Group timelines.
• Prepare management accounts with variance analysis and explanations.
• Prepare and submit group reporting packages in accordance with Group accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards, statutory requirements, and tax regulations (including audit schedules, tax computations support, and liaison with external auditors and tax agents).
• Maintain proper documentation and schedules to support balances and transactions.
• Manage payment and receipt transactions with accuracy and timeliness of the Company and other overseas fellow subsidiaries
• Prepare bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy of the Company and other overseas fellow subsidiaries.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts of the Company and other overseas fellow subsidiaries.
• Participate in month-end, interim and year-end closing processes of the Company and other overseas fellow subsidiaries.
• Support tax filings, audits, and statutory reporting requirements of of the Company and other overseas fellow subsidiaries.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of financial data and conduct database backups when necessary
• Perform ad-hoc reporting and other duties as assigned by supervisor and headquarters
• Liaise with banks, group auditors, legal advisors, and regulators as needed.

Group Reporting & Overseas Entities Support

• Assist Group Finance in maintaining books and accounting records for overseas subsidiaries, including:
• Posting journals
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitoring intercompany balances and settlements
• Support foreign currency translation and consolidation processes in accordance with Group policies.
• Assist in preparing consolidation schedules, intercompany elimination support, and group-level reconciliations.
• Work closely with overseas finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting submissions.
• Assist Group Finance with overseas fellow subsidiaries external audit and tax filing matters.

Controls, Process & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Group accounting policies, internal controls, and closing procedures.
• Identify and support improvements in accounting processes, reporting quality, and efficiency.
• Assist in ad-hoc finance projects, system enhancements, or process standardisation initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CA) is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a group or multinational environment.
• Hands-on experience with full set of accounts and month-end closing.
• Experience in group reporting or consolidation is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Comfortable working with multiple entities and tight reporting deadlines.
• Good understanding of intercompany accounting and group reporting requirements.
• High level of accuracy, ownership, and accountability.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience is an advantage).
• Good communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across geographies.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented and well-organised
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive and willing to learn
• Team player with a strong sense of responsibility