Role and responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Consolidation
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- To provide detail financial analysis on financial performance and position monthly.
- Prepare and review financial statements and consolidation for entities in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and group requirements.
- Ensure accurate intercompany reconciliation and elimination.
- Maintain efficient and accurate reporting processes.
2. Tax Compliance & Deferred Tax
- Oversee tax compliance and submissions to Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN).
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian tax regulations (corporate tax, SST, withholding tax where applicable).
- Manage deferred tax calculations and supporting documentation in accordance with MFRS.
- Liaise with external tax agents on tax matters.
3. Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate the external audit process and ensure timely completion.
- Act as liaison with auditors and regulators including Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2016 and group policies.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure audit readiness.
- Support resolution of audit findings and implementation of improvements.
- To support the preparation of regulatory‑compliant documentation and submission.
4. Systems & Process Improvement
- Support ERP migration from AutoCount to SAP.
- Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and reporting efficiency.
- Strengthen internal controls and streamline workflows.
5. Team Management
- Lead and supervise a team of 5 finance staff.
- Provide guidance, review work, and support team development.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven team environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, etc.).
- Minimum 3 years of audit experience and 2 years of commercial experience.
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Strong quantitative, analytical skills and business acumen.
- Technically sound and updated with IFRS/MFRS accounting and reporting standards requirements for financial reporting.
- High proficiency in Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of SAP system would be an added advantage.
