Associate – General Ledger / Reporting
Location: Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract
Salary: RM4,000 – RM7,000 per month
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Associate – General Ledger / Reporting to support General Ledger operations and financial reporting activities. In this role, you will be responsible for month-end closing, financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax-related activities, and maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
This opportunity is ideal for accounting professionals who are detail-oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a fast-paced shared services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities within established timelines.
- Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
- Complete monthly financial reporting packages and support reporting requirements.
- Maintain General Ledger accounts and ensure financial data accuracy.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset accounting.
- Perform balance sheet, account, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Support Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
- Coordinate statutory reporting, including Corporate Tax, GST/SST, Withholding Tax, external audits, and other regulatory submissions.
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and relevant external stakeholders.
- Provide accounting guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
- Participate in finance process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support ad hoc finance projects and other accounting-related assignments.
RequirementsQualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
Experience
- 4–6 years of experience in General Ledger or Financial Accounting.
- Experience with Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.
- Hands-on experience in month-end closing and financial reporting.
- Experience with General Ledger, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation, Intercompany Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Prepayments, and Full Set of Accounts.
- Experience with GST/SST, Corporate Tax, and external audits is highly preferred.
- Experience in a Shared Services (SSC) environment is an advantage.
- Experience in the advertising or media industry will be an added advantage.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with Malaysian statutory and tax requirements.
- Experience using ERP or accounting systems.
- Experience with Hyperion reporting is preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per hour
Experience:
- General Ledger or Financial Accounting: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person