Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Senior Associate, Finance (6 months Contract Renewable) di AccountStaff Selangor - Maukerja

Our client is looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Associate to support their Malaysia Finance Team. The role will support the accounting activities for Malaysia entities, with particular focus on month-end closing, financial reporting , external audit and financial statement preparation, as well as ongoing finance projects and ad-hoc requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1.Month-End Closing & Accounting

• Support and perform the monthly closing process for Malaysia entities;
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals and other closing adjustments;
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and follow-up on outstanding or unreconciled items;
• Review general ledger balances and investigate unusual or aged items;
• Ensure closing activities are completed accurately and within the required timelines.

2.Financial Reporting & Audit

• Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports and supporting schedules;
• Support the year-end audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation;
• Liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders to address audit queries and information requests;
• Assist in drafting the statutory financial statements, including supporting schedules and relevant disclosures;
• Follow through on outstanding audit matters to support timely completion of the audit.

3.Projects & Other Finance Support

• Support ongoing Malaysia finance projects and initiatives, including accounting assessments, data preparation, reconciliations and implementation-related activities where required;
• Assist in resolving historical or outstanding accounting matters identified during closing or audit;
• Work with the broader Finance team and relevant stakeholders on project-related finance matters;
• Provided ad-hoc accounting, reporting and analytical support as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent, with a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent preferred;
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant accounting and/or audit experience, with sufficiently strong experience to operate independently;
• Strong hands-on experience in month-end closing, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting;
• Practical experience supporting external audits and preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements is important;
• Prior experience with Big 4 or other audit firms and / or commercial accounting experience would be advantageous;
• Good working knowledge of IFRS / MFRS;
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP / accounting systems;
• Able to work independently, manage competing deadlines and follow matters through to completion;
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good communication skills and comfortable coordinating with auditors and internal stakeholders