Accountant

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain a full set of accounts in accordance to local accounting standards.
• Responsible for all accounts receivable functions, including collection matters.
• Responsible for all accounts payable functions, including staff reimbursement claims.
• Check and prepare payments for payroll (including EPF, SOCSO, EIS & PCB calculations)
• Prepare monthly operating expenses cashflow forecast to HQ.
• Handle inter-company billings and transactions.
• Perform month-end close activities, monthly bank reconciliation & reporting, strictly adhering to HQ reporting deadlines.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting, for compliance with regulatory authorities and update the audit schedule.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents and regulatory authorities (including all government permits and filings), respond to any queries and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure up-to-date compliance on relevant government requirements affecting operations.
• Other accounting duties or assignments.
• Other ad-hoc duties or assignments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar qualification.
• Professional certification (e.g. MIA, ACCA, etc.) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of working experience in accounting and finance, with good knowledge of local accounting regulations & procedures and exposure to Local Financial Accounting Standards.
• At least Intermediate proficient level of Microsoft Skills (including Excel).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Experience with ERP accounting software will be an advantage.
• High level of personal responsibility and can work independently.
• Detail-oriented, efficient, organized, a problem-solver.
• Able to perform under work pressure and deadline.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.