Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an Accountant with 5–8 years of experience to support the end-to-end finance operations primarily for Malaysia entity which will gradually expand into regional entity support.

CORE FUNCTIONS/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Handling procure-to-pay (P2P) and operational accounting activities
• Performing cash and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Assisting with audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules
• Coordinating with external parties on tax filing and statutory matters
• Ensuring accounting records are maintained accurately and timely
• Supporting process improvements and finance operational transformation initiatives
• Gradually taking on accounting responsibilities for additional regional entities over time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of accounting or finance operations experience.
• Experience handling operational accounting activities such as AP/P2P, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and month-end close support.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and fixed asset accounting.
• Basic understanding of Malaysian statutory, tax, and audit requirements.
• Experience supporting external audit requests and preparation of audit schedules.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, auditors, tax agent and external service providers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED:

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MIA membership.
• Experience handling full sets of accounts.
• Experience in a multinational corporation (MNC), shared services, or regional finance environment.
• Experience supporting process improvements, automation initiatives, or finance transformation projects.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple entities or regions.
• Adaptability and willingness to gradually support additional regional entities over time.