Executive, Finance

About Us

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world's leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). With over 84,000 employees across 12 countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our operations span the entire palm oil value chain, and we are expanding into new business verticals such as green industrial parks and renewable energy. We offer enriching career opportunities supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustainability. We are the world's first palm oil company to have our net-zero GHG emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Join us today, as we continue to Unlock Nature's Superpowers!

Location: SD Guthrie Research Sdn Bhd, Banting, Selangor

Business Unit: Innovation & Research

Your Mission

• Oversee daily transactions and of the accounting department including
• accounts payable/receivable
• cash receipts
• general ledger
• Bank reconciliation
• cashflow forecasting

• Regular review of agreements to ensure the validity (R&D collaboration agreement, R&D fee document and Lease agreement)
• Assist calculation of R&D charges for double tax deduction incentive and ensure the R&D status comply to the approved conditions by the authorities.
• Assist month-end and year-end closing procedures and ensure accruals being made to comply with MFRS and approved in accordance with company policy and LOAs.
• Draft the CFO clearance write-up on the P&L variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of the Transfer Pricing document.
• Ensure R&D fees is allocated charged to the correct entities/beneficiaries (plantation upstream and downstream)
• Participating in tax and customs audit
• Forecasting R&D project cost, overheads and R&D Capex and cash flow movement
• Ensure compliance with the accounting standards & company accounting policy.
• Liaise with internal & external party (e.g. auditors, bank agent, consolidation team)
• Coordinate budget preparation, compile the budget numbers and prepare the R&D budget P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
• Prepare and submit SST to customs
• Execute the financial policies and procedures (e.g. fixed asset physical verification, AP & AR aging policies)
• Responsible to produce and submission of accurate analyst reports (GFA, P&L, balance sheet & cash flow)
• Assist in verifying payments and invoices to ensure completeness and accuracy of document
• Monitor the R&D work in progress movement and ensure timely capitalization of the fixed asset
• Undertake other jobs assigned by superior/management
• Assist in monitoring and quarter reporting R&D Technology Commercial Projects.

Ideal Candidates

• Degree in Accountancy or related Science discipline
• 0-3 years in accounting, tax and audit

Why Join Us

• Flexible Benefits Coverage
• Learning on Demand
• Employee Wellness Programme
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Fully Subsidised Sports Clubs
• Education Assistance (terms & conditions apply)
• and many more...