Senior 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.

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