Account Manager

OE EduGroup; Nilai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OE EduGroup invites a qualified accounting professional to oversee the Accounts Department, ensuring timely closings and accurate reporting. The role includes managing AR/AP, bank reconciliations, and internal controls, with collaboration across finance and operations.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 3–5 years in accounting (supervisory preferred), and strong skills in SQL accounting software and Excel. ACCA/CIMA noted as advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Proficient in SQL Accounting Software and Excel.
• Excellent analytical, detail orientation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions and monthly closings to ensure timely reporting.
• Supervise AR/AP processes and financial reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure statutory compliance and reporting.
• Prepare and analyze management information and variance reports.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and internal control development.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SQL Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

1. Responsible for oversees Accounts Department/Team functions and activities

• Responsible for supervision of daily accounting functions and monthly closing activities including preparation and processing of month end journals to ensure timely closing and accuracy of the reports/transactions
• Ensure that accounts receivable is collected promptly, ensure that periodic bank reconciliation is completed.
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable.
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Ensure timely submission of the financial reports to CFO and JV partner
• Ensure proper maintenance of records, documents and filing to support all accounting entries.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policy and procedure to ensure the completeness &accuracy of monthly reporting financial results
• Establishes improvement changes on processes and practices, and best systems to adapt
• Assist in the development and implementation of proper accounting systems and internal controls for the Company
• Comply with proper accounting policies, procedures and methods
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

2. Responsible for corporate direct tax & indirect tax related function

• Ensure on-time applications or renewals, tax estimate filings, SST/GST/withholding tax payments
• Responsible for the company's annual tax return and tax planning throughout the fiscal year
• Preparation of tax schedules and timely submission of corporate tax return, tax estimates and revision of tax estimates
• Responsible for bi-monthly SST reconciliation and timely submission of SST return and payment to RMCD

3. Responsible for statutory audit related function

• Coordinates with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual Statutory audit.
• Coordinate audit activities and preparation of statutory financial statements
• Coordinate annual stock take activities
• Liaise with banks, company secretaries, tax agent, external auditor, government authorities, and professional advisors on company related matters.
• Recruits and hires accounting and financial staff and conducts performance evaluations.
• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.
• Perform any other related duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned by superior

Optional Scopes & Responsibilities

*Candidate possess following skills and knowledge will be added advantage

4. Management Accounting function & activities

• Perform product-level margin analysis and provide recommendations
• Preparation, monitor, and perform financial analysis and expenditure of the company.
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metric, Calculate variance from the budget and report significant issues to management.
• Prepare financial analysis &evaluation, financial performance measurement, monthly management reports, analytical review &ad hoc reporting, products costing, detailed variance analysis against operating plan.

5. Budget & Forecast function & activities

• Responsible for preparation of project-level and company-level budget and the subsequent quarterly monitoring and reporting
• Ensure business plan, forecast and budgets are properly constructed using sound assumptions and in line with Management’s best expectations

Detailed responsibilities will be assigned based on the candidate’s experience and capabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and standards
• Proficient in accounting software, such as SQL Accounting Software, and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skillsAccounting/Audit Firm background is preferred
• ACCA/CIMA membership will provide additional advantages