The Experienced Manager, Accounting is responsible for leading the US Consolidated Corporate accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and strong internal controls. This role oversees the month-end close process, manages a global team, partners with auditors, and drives process improvements, including ERP optimization with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – HYBRID (3-days office)
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the GL accounting teams under US GAAP, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage month-end close for the US Consolidated Corporate books; ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations; resolve reconciling items promptly.
- Prepare monthly financial schedules and reports, including Balance Sheet and P&L analyses for reporting to the CFO, CAO and Corporate Controller.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; ensure compliance with US GAAP and/or local GAAP as needed.
- Analyzes new accounting standards (US GAAP) and reporting requirements and provides recommendation to CAO and Corporate Controller
- Coordinate external audits and provide high-quality, timely responses to auditor requests.
- Support optimization of accounting processes, leveraging technology and process improvements to speed up the Month End Close process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, HR, IT) to align processes and ensure accurate financial outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
- Professional certification in Accounting (ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Manager+ role
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with IFRS required, US GAAP a plus
- Experience working at the Big 4 accounting firms or regional accounting firms a plus
- Experienced in managing month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
- ERP optimization experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).
- Excellent leadership and team development skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communication skills in English & Bahasa Malaysia.
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 Days in the office per week (Tuesday - Thursday) with potential flexibility around close timing.
Working Hours: Flexibility to collaborate across US time zones.
