- Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Malaysia
Working Location
Job Description
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications & Background
For a senior executive role, candidates are expected to have a solid educational background and a clear path toward professional certification.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a professional
accounting qualification.
• Professional Bodies: Membership or partial completion of professional qualifications
like ACCA, CPA Australia, MICPA, or CIMA is highly preferred.
Key Requirements & Skills:
Specify the technical capabilities and experience needed to handle the workload:
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting or audit.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and the Companies Act 2016.
• Taxation: Proven experience handling SST (Sales and Service Tax) computation, corporate tax submissions, and e-Invoicing compliance (which is critical in Malaysia as of 2024–2025).
• Software: Proficiency in ERP or accounting software like SAP, Oracle, SQL Accounting, AutoCount, or Xero, alongside advanced Excel skills.
• Languages: Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Core Responsibilities
Clearly define what the candidate will be accountable for:
• Financial Reporting: Managing the full set of accounts, including month-end and
year-end closing procedures.
• Reconciliations: Overseeing bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Preparing audit schedules and liaising directly with
external auditors and tax agents for smooth submissions.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitoring daily cash flow, managing accounts payable
(AP) and accounts receivable (AR), and preparing aging reports.
• Leadership: Reviewing the work of junior accounts clerks or accounts executives
and providing guidance.
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