- Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Malaysia
Working Location
Job Description
Responsibilities
Kuala Lumpur
Key responsibilities:
Manage assigned Record to Report activities, including journal processing, general ledger review, account reconciliations and close deliverables.
Review journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable policies.
Lead or support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities, including monitoring timelines, resolving issues and escalating matters where required.
Analyse trial balance movements, balance sheet accounts and profit and loss variances, and prepare clear explanations for management review.
Maintain accurate accounting records for areas such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany balances, bank accounts, provisions and other assigned accounts.
Coordinate with auditors, tax agents, internal finance teams, business stakeholders and regional or global finance teams on accounting and reporting matters.
Support statutory reporting, tax computation, audit schedules and other compliance-related deliverables.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, approval requirements, accounting standards and documentation standards.
Identify recurring issues, recommend practical solutions and contribute to process standardisation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide guidance to junior team members through review comments, knowledge sharing and support on accounting processes and finance systems.
Support ad hoc management reporting, finance projects and transformation initiatives as required.
Requirements:
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; a professional accounting qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in general ledger, financial accounting, audit, shared services or Record to Report operations.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close processes, reconciliations, financial reporting requirements and internal controls.
Experience in preparing or reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules and management reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems; Oracle experience will be an added advantage.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Strong analytical capability, attention to detail and ability to interpret financial information effectively.
Effective stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, follow through on issues and manage expectations professionally.
Ability to prioritise multiple deadlines, work independently and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Job ID: 749596WD
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Specialism: IFS - Finance
Grade: Senior Associate
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