Accountant

Zohorecruit; Johor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a hands-on Accountant to manage full-spectrum company-level accounting for assigned entities in Malaysia. Reporting to Group Finance Controller and local Finance Manager, the role supports consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and regional financial reporting with cross-border collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, can work independently, and communicate across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in a mid-tier or Big 4 audit firm is highly required; subsequent in-house commercial accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Proven experience handling management and Group reporting within a multinational corporate structure.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, with a strong preference for Oracle NetSuite experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, coupled with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills to collaborate effectively across different time zones and countries.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to balance competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Demonstrated professional integrity, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership in handling confidential financial data.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the complete month-end closing process for assigned entities, ensuring accurate and timely finalization.
• Prepare and analyze monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts, including detailed reviews of significant movements and variances.
• Execute routine account reconciliations and maintain highly organized supporting documentation.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable activities, including processing payments, handling invoices, and verifying approval details.
• Support monthly Group consolidation by preparing and submitting necessary financial schedules and data.
• Conduct intercompany reconciliations and proactively follow up on any outstanding differences with relevant entities.
• Ensure all financial information submitted by subsidiaries for Group reporting is fully complete and compliant.
• Assist in generating management reports, financial schedules, and providing ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors, supplying all required schedules and information for annual audits.
• Support statutory reporting, corporate tax matters, and other local regulatory compliance requirements.
• Undertake ad-hoc finance-related tasks and support broader corporate projects as directed by management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-cultural communication

Time management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia | Posted on 09/30/2026

Our client is a global manufacturing leader specializing in advanced industrial wear protection solutions, trusted by heavy industries for over six decades. They design and deliver a comprehensive range of specialized consumables, automated equipment, and engineered services to improve operational productivity worldwide. You will be joining an established multinational organization that values technical expertise, innovation, and long-term global partnerships.

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Accountant to manage the full spectrum of company-level accounting for assigned entities, covering day-to-day financial operations and month-end closing. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Controller with a dotted line to the local Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting Group consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and regional financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting foundation and the ability to work independently while seamlessly collaborating with cross-border finance teams.

Job Responsibilities

Independently manage the complete month-end closing process for assigned entities, ensuring accurate and timely finalization.

Prepare and analyze monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts, including detailed reviews of significant movements and variances.

Execute routine account reconciliations and maintain highly organized supporting documentation.

Oversee accounts receivable and payable activities, including processing payments, handling invoices, and verifying approval details.

Support monthly Group consolidation by preparing and submitting necessary financial schedules and data.

Conduct intercompany reconciliations and proactively follow up on any outstanding differences with relevant entities.

Ensure all financial information submitted by subsidiaries for Group reporting is fully complete and compliant.

Assist in generating management reports, financial schedules, and providing ad-hoc financial analysis.

Act as a liaison with external auditors, supplying all required schedules and information for annual audits.

Support statutory reporting, corporate tax matters, and other local regulatory compliance requirements.

Undertake ad-hoc finance-related tasks and support broader corporate projects as directed by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

2–3 years of experience in a mid-tier or Big 4 audit firm is highly required; subsequent in-house commercial accounting experience is highly preferred.

Proven experience handling management and Group reporting within a multinational corporate structure.

Working knowledge of ERP systems is advantageous, with a strong preference for Oracle NetSuite experience.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, coupled with strong analytical problem-solving skills.

Excellent cross-cultural communication skills to collaborate effectively across different time zones and countries.

Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to balance competing priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.

Demonstrated professional integrity, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership in handling confidential financial data.