Group Accounting Specialist/Manager

Are you ready to get ahead in your career

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia's leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical

You will be responsible for managing core finance and accounting functions, including monthly reporting, budgeting, and fund management. Your role involves preparing financial statements, handling tax and regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. You'll also coordinate with auditors, bankers, and government bodies, maintain financial systems and documentation, and support various ad-hoc financial tasks.

Job Description:

• Prepare monthly full set management accounts, journal entries in SAP, and bank reconciliations for non-operating Malaysian entities.

• Preparation of monthly consolidation accounts and Group reporting report.

• Develop forecasts and budgets for the Annual Operating Plan, and monitor weekly funds, payments, and monthly placements

• Process and review payments, maintain borrowings listings, and arrange fund allocations

• Prepare statutory financial statements, compile audited financials for MBRS submission, and support audit reviews

• Liaise with auditors, bankers, and regulatory bodies for audit confirmations and financial reporting

• Handle tax-related matters including Form E, Country-by-Country Reporting, Capital Gains Tax documentation, and liaise with tax agents

• Submit quarterly and annual reports to the Department of Statistics and Bank Negara Malaysia

• Manage online banking subscriptions, act as system administrator, and prepare KYC documentation

• Perform ad-hoc financial and analytical tasks as required

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional membership (e.g., MICPA, ACCA, CIMA) may be an advantage.

• 8-10 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.

• Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial legislation.

• Proficiency in bookkeeping software (e.g., SAP system).

• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and analysis.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Basic computer literacy, especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and accounting systems (SAP system).

• Willingness to stay updated on latest accounting standards and regulations.

What's next

• Once you've applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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