Accountant

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johor, Malaysia, seeks a finance professional responsible for risk management, financial reporting, and team leadership. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, along with professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in a Big Four audit firm and at least 3 years in a public company. This role involves liaising with auditors, ensuring compliance, and optimizing the capital structure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Big Four audit firm.
• At least 3 years of experience in a public listed company.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external auditors and regulators for compliance.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation policies.
• Ensure robust internal controls to safeguard financial data.
• Manage the company's debt and equity for optimal capital structure.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and funding sources.
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and investors.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for financial functions.
• Direct the finance and accounting team.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Risk management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, MIA)

Job description

• Liaise with External Auditors and Regulators: Engage with external auditors and relevant regulatory bodies to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks (market, credit, operational, and liquidity) and implement risk mitigation policies to protect company assets.
• Internal Controls: Ensure robust internal controls to safeguard financial data and prevent fraud or errors.
• Capital Structure Optimization: Manage the company's debt and equity effectively to optimize capital structure.
• Investment Management: Evaluate investment opportunities and funding sources.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Corporate Governance: Provide financial insight into risk management, compliance, and ethical standards as part of corporate governance.
• Cost-Saving Initiatives: Identify areas for cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements.
• Financial Strategy and Operations: Manage group financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and auditing, ensuring alignment with short and long‑term goals.
• Long-term Financial Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies that include planning, risk management, and investment for long‑term success.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for all financial functions, including tax planning.
• Team Leadership: Direct the finance and accounting team, ensuring their professional development and contributing to key business decisions as part of the management team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Certification: Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA and MIA are necessary.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Big Four audit firm, and at least 3 years of experience in a public listed company.