Accountant

Role Summary

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Malaysia Entities – Core Responsibilities

• Maintainfull set of accounting recordsfor Malaysia subsidiaries, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Performmonthly, quarterly, and year-end closingactivities in accordance with Group timelines.
• Preparemanagement accountswith variance analysis and explanations.
• Prepare and submitgroup reporting packagesin accordance with Group accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance withMalaysian 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 schedulesto support balances and transactions.
• Manage payment and receipt transactionswith accuracy and timeliness of the Company and other overseas fellow subsidiaries
• Prepare bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracyof 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 processesof the Company and other overseas fellow subsidiaries.
• Support tax filings, audits, and statutory reporting requirementsof of the Company and other overseas fellow subsidiaries.
• Safeguard the confidentialityof financial data and conduct database backups when necessary
• Perform ad-hoc reportingand 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 inmaintaining books and accounting records for overseas subsidiaries, including:
• Posting journals
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitoring intercompany balances and settlements
• Supportforeign currency translationand consolidation processes in accordance with Group policies.
• Assist in preparingconsolidation schedules, intercompany elimination support, and group-level reconciliations.
• Work closely with overseas finance teams to ensuretimely and accurate reporting submissions.
• Assist Group Finance with overseas fellow subsidiaries external audit and tax filing matters.

Controls, Process & Compliance

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

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree inAccounting, 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 withfull set of accounts and month-end closing.
• Experience ingroup reporting or consolidationis highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge offinancial reporting and accounting principles.
• Comfortable working withmultiple entities and tight reporting deadlines.
• Good understanding ofintercompany accounting and group reporting requirements.
• High level ofaccuracy, ownership, and accountability.
• Proficient inExceland 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