Account Manager

Job Summary:

The Account Manager is a key financial role responsible for overseeing and managing the financial health of Cancer Research Malaysia. This position involves a broad range of responsibilities, including account management, treasury, project accounting, taxation, and corporate secretarial matters. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

Account Management:

• Monitor account balances and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to the CFO and other stakeholders.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions.

Treasury:

• Manage the organization's cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational needs.
• Monitor and forecast cash positions.
• Oversee banking relationships and manage bank accounts.

Project Accounting:

• Oversee the financial management of projects, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and internal budgets.
• Track project expenditures and prepare project-specific financial reports.
• Work closely with project managers to monitor project budgets and identify any financial risks.

Taxation:

• Manage all aspects of taxation, including the preparation and filing of tax returns
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external tax advisors.

Corporate Secretarial Matters:

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant regulations.
• Liaise with corporate secretary for corporate secretarial matters.
• Organize board meetings, including the preparation of agenda and minutes.

Financial Management:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets.
• Participate in audits and liaise with external auditors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, MIA) is highly desirable.
• 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (MFRS), and tax regulations in Malaysia.
• Experience in treasury management, project accounting, and corporate secretarial practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.