Accountant

Location: NA
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits: 5 days work week
Sector: Accounting and Finance

Job scope

  • Manage full set of accounts for multiple entities (currently TWO Malaysia-based entities)
  • Responsible for day to day accounting operations such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger which includes but not limited to :-
    • Verification and ensure payment cycle of supplier invoices, staff claims, petty cash comply with Group’s policies and posting entries
    • Timely and accurate customers’ and intercompany billings and posting entries
    • Maintain records for daily incoming funds
    • Present and analyse AR aging together with Account Managers on outstanding sales invoices and monitor AR collection status
    • Prepare monthly financial closing, bank reconciliation, cost allocation and journal entries
    • Maintain proper fixed asset records and registers
  • Ensure tax compliance (eg: Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax and Service Tax)
  • Cash management and monthly cash flow forecast
  • Prepare reporting package and variance analysis per Management’s requirement: Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly/Ad-hoc
  • Assist in yearly budgeting process
  • Liaise with auditor, tax agents, bankers, governments and other statutory bodies
  • Team work with Country Manager and fellow colleagues for daily operation matters
  • Review accounting system and internal controls to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness as well as compliance to regulatory requirements and Group’s policies
  • Highlight to management on internal control issues and recommendations for improvement
  • Carry out any other ad-hoc assignments as and when required by Superior

 
Job requirement

  • Candidate must possess at least Degree in Accounting and/ or and recognized Professional Accounting Qualification
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an Accountant and managing full set of accounts
  • Required skill(s): Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), hands-on experience in MYOB will be an added advantage
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness and data integrity of all financial data
  • Meticulous, meet tight datelines and handle work pressure
  • Possess analytical skills, confidentiality, responsible, ethical, respectful and trustworthy
  • Good communication and writing skills
  • Team-player, positive attitude and able to work independently, self-motivated, keen to learn and seek continuous improvementz