Role: General Ledger (GL) Accountant
Duration: 12 months (maternity cover)
Join Our Finance Team in Penang!
We are looking for a General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join our Finance Department on a 1-year contract basis. This is a hybrid role based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, offering the opportunity to work with our shared services team.
The role will be responsible for general ledger activities, month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting and other accounting activities. If you have strong GL accounting experience and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team in a hybrid working environment, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee GL entries for two entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Review and streamline work processes for efficiency.
- Support system migration projects and ensure data integrity.
- Handle monthly accruals and analyze balance sheet items.
- Work with the FP&A team on account reconciliations and schedules.
- Ensure accurate recording of revenue and expenses.
- Review postings for accuracy and compliance.
- Record receipts and reconcile AR Aging.
- Perform and reconcile bank statements.
- Complete month-end closing activities on time.
- Maintain financial records in line with policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Manage and mentor a team of staff.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of working experience, including 2 years in people management.
- Degree holder, preferably a member of a certified accounting professional body.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with system migration projects is an advantage.
Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM6,500.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- When is your earliest available date to commence employment?
- What is your expected monthly salary for this 1-year contract position?
- Do you have full legal rights to work in Malaysia without requiring visa sponsorship or a work permit?
Experience:
- General Ledger (GL) accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
- people management: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bayan Lepas (11900)