Financial Accountant - Rapid Progression

Job Summary

This role is to prepare the financial statements accurately and in a timely manner. In addition, the role is required to perform analysis of financial and business data to deliver insights and actionable plans to achieve business objectives. The role will manage all submission and relationship with relevant regulatory authorities; e.g. tax , bnm , etc. The role will assist in managing affairs related to various business functions in the Company.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review the financial statements which include but not limited to balance sheet, income statements and cash flow comprising actuals, budget and forecasts.
• Ensure financial statements and any related reports are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review any tax forms and/or documents for submission to tax authorities, work with tax agents to resolve any issues and ensure compliance with all tax deadlines.
• Prepare and/or review relevant reports and comply with all reporting requirements to corporate office and regulatory requirements and submitted in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of budgets and forecasts with various business functions in the Company.
• Analyse financial and business data to deliver insights and actionable plans in the areas as identified by senior management and/or business needs to deliver and achieve the business objectives.
• Ensure fixed assets are properly accounted for and accounting treatment is appropriate for each category of fixed assets.
• Prepare and/or review the audited financial statements and ensure completed within agreed deadline for submission to SSM.
• Enforce Company policies and procedures, where relevant or identified in any business transactions.
• Document and review at a minimum annually, policies and procedures including guidelines, forms, templates and any other documentation with a view of continuous improvement to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform any ad-hoc and/or projects assigned by the Company.
• Liaise with external parties; i.e. auditors, tax agents, lawyers, company secretary, bankers.
• Liaise with internal parties; i.e. corporate office group functions; e.g. group reporting, internal audit etc.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Education and professional membership requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or accounting professional qualification; e.g. ACCA, MICPA, CIMA etc or equivalent.
• Member of MIA (Malaysian Institute of Accountants) or other professional bodies; e.g. ACCA, MICPA etc.

Working experience requirements:

• Minimum five (5) years working in similar capacity.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax rules and regulations.
• Good understanding of bank financial products; e.g. loans, trade facilities etc.
• Knowledgeable of ERP systems preferably Microsoft AX 365 or SAP/JDE.
• Financial Accounting experience. 
• Preferably with consumer goods experience, Manufacturing experience or from similar industry.

Skill requirements:

• Strong analytical skillset.
• Strong interpersonal skill.
• Good presentation skill.
• Able to deal with ambiguity / uncertainty.
• Continuous improvements mindset and behavior.

Language requirements:

• Fluent in English; written and speaking.
• Good in Bahasa Melayu, written and speaking.
• Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.