We are the Atlantic Forwarding Group, a medium-sized freight forwarding company with a global presence and a focus on sea freight. Our Kuala Lumpur (KL) office is home to a small, newly formed, and ambitious team, dedicated to becoming a leading player in our industry. We work with passion, professionalism, and enthusiasm, always striving to deliver the best for our customers and partners.
To support our ambitious growth and expansion plans, we are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Finance and Accounting Manager Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia .
As a Finance and Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of financial functions that support effective decision-making across the business. You will play a key role in collecting, tracking, correcting, and reporting the financial position of the Malaysia and other entities in the Region within Atlantic Forwarding Group.
Your responsibilities will include recording transactions, compiling and analyzing financial data, conducting audits, assisting with budget preparation and financial forecasting, computing taxes, and preparing reports for management as well as external parties such as tax authorities, regulatory bodies, and shareholders.
In this role, you will be entrusted with the following key tasks and responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all HQ policies, company standards, local laws, governmental regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
- Focus on the development of accounting quality, ensuring reliable internal control systems, and supporting external and internal auditors.
- Oversee daily finance operations, including journal postings, manage accounts receivable collection and accounts payable payment.
- Reconcile accounts to report variances or deviations.
- Review shipment job costing and reporting for deviations.
- Prepare periodic financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements and bank reconciliation.
- Ensure timely and accurate statutory filing of corporate tax, GST, VAT, E-invoicing and withholding tax in each jurisdiction.
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements in each jurisdiction.
- Manage the month-end closing process and reporting to HQ.
- Present financial data and analysis to management, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely registration and reconciliation of all business transactions.
- Conduct internal audits and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Liaise with external parties including banks, customers, vendors, auditors and tax authorities.
- Assist management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
The ideal candidate would bring the following skills and experiences:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in finance, accounting field
- In-depth understanding of financial statements interrelationships as well as extensive hands-on experience in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.
- Sound experience with local GAAP.
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
- A flair for working with numbers, combined with the necessary precision and accuracy
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
- English professional working proficiency.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work efficiently as team player, hands-on and do-er mentality.
What do we offer
- The opportunity to become part of a small, dedicated team and actively contribute to the company's growth
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Join our global team and contribute to the growth and success of Atlantic Forwarding Group!
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to:
Mr.
Kumara Guruparan Muthukrishnan
HR Manager SEA/India
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