A growing Asian based asset management organisation is hiring an Accounting Manager in KL - Malaysia.
- Full sets of accounts experience, AP, AR
- Cash flow forecasting, financial reporting
- Candidates from financial services industry preferred (ie. asset management/fund management, banks, brokerage/securities companies)
- Mandarin skills required to liaise with Chinese speaking clients
Main responsibilities : -
- Making sure day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, credit card transactions, and payroll are recorded properly.
- Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
- Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.
- Monitoring cash and investment balances and performing cash flow forecasting.
- Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.
- Assisting the CEO in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.
- Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
- Providing regular updates to the CEO
- Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.
- Oversee the operations and development of the company's finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
- Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
- Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
- Supervise the documentation of the company's financial status and forecasts.
- Work with external auditors to ensure compliance with financial regulations and to prepare for audits.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, providing guidance on financial processes and ensuring professional development.
Main requirements:-
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field required.
- ACCA qualified is advantageous
- 8 to 10 years in financial management and accounting
- Experience in managing and covering multiple subsidiaries or group level
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, presentable and good communication skills
- Mandarin skills required to liaise with Chinese speaking clients
