Senior Accountant

Systems Electronics & Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (SENE) is seeking an Accountant based in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya to manage full sets of accounts, financial reporting and month-end/year-end closing, handle project accounting and cost control, oversee accounting operations and compliance with Malaysian standards, and coordinate financial matters with the Singapore HQ.

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Manage full sets of accounts, including monthly and year-end closing.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and monthly management reports for Singapore HQ.
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Analyze financial results, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely reporting.
• Project Accounting & Cost Control
• Handle project accounting, including project costing, work-in-progress (WIP), revenue recognition, and profitability analysis.
• Monitor project budgets, actual costs, progress billings, and retention sums.
• Prepare project financial reports and highlight cost variances.
• Work closely with Project Managers on project financial matters.
• Accounting Operations & Supervision
• Oversee and review Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
• Guide accounting staff and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Monitor cash flow, payments, and collections.
• Liaise with bankers on financing and treasury matters.
• Taxation, Audit & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Handle corporate tax, SST and e-Invoicing matters, where applicable.
• Coordinate statutory audits and liaise with auditors, tax agents, and relevant authorities.
• Financial Planning & Internal Controls
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projection, and financial analysis.
• Review and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Handle intercompany reconciliations and coordinate financial matters with Singapore HQ.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with strong hands-on experience in full-set accounts and financial reporting.
• Practical experience in project accounting, including costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis, is essential.
• Experience in engineering, construction, system integration, or project-based industries is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, taxation, SST, and e-Invoicing requirements.
• Proven ability to independently manage month-end closing and prepare financial reports.
• Experience in reviewing and guiding accounting staff will be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; meticulous, responsible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with Singapore HQ.

Skills

Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Month-end Closing, Project Accounting, Cost Control, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Taxation (Malaysian), SST & e-Invoicing, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel