GL Accountant

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm located in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced accountant with at least 8 years in a similar role. Responsibilities include leading the month-end closure, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accountancy or Finance, is meticulous and proactive, and possesses strong communication skills. Experience in the manufacturing sector is preferred. work may involve extended hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Meticulous, independent, proactive, responsible.
• Able to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting reports.
• Lead the month-end close process.

Skills

Accounting principles and practices

Financial reporting

Audit

Taxation

Effective communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Professional qualifications (advantage)

Job description

Established in 2017 and based in Johor, Malaysia, the company specializes in plastic engineering and the manufacturing of high-precision machine components and equipment for the semiconductor, medical device, and related industries. It also provides management consultancy services, supporting clients in optimizing operations and maintaining quality standards. Focused on innovation, precision, and customer collaboration, the organization continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner in advanced manufacturing solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all time end (monthly, quarterly and yearly) for the closing procedure for assigned balance sheet and income account (including preparing, reviewing journal entries, and account reconciliation and roll forward schedule.
• To ensure timely and accurate accounting and reports in accordance with local IFRS and tax rules.
• Review Payroll and benefits and ensure entered into ERP correctly.
• Perform cash reconciliation for assigned account.
• Perform duties to support accurate recording fixed assets activity and perform periodic reconciliations and roll forward
• Review source documentation and verify proper GL coding and daily transactions
• Able to lead the month end close process and preparation of the balance sheet and income statement along with related fluctuation analysis for management reporting
• Analysis data discrepancies to and collaborate with respective teams to resolve the issues
• Prepare Prepared by Client workpaper for audit (GAAP, IFRS and statutory)
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent. Professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in similar capacity.
• Knowledgeable in accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit and taxation
• Meticulous, independent, proactive, responsible, able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines, effective communicator and team player.
• Experience in manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Extended hours may be necessary during month end close and to support other peak work load period