Accountant

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance professional to oversee accounting and financial reporting for assigned entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.

The role covers month-end closings, journal postings, bank reconciliations, intercompany processes, GST compliance, and collaboration with the broader finance team to drive efficiency and accuracy across reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance.
• Prior audit and/or tax experience will be a strong advantage.
• Candidates with media agency/ shared services background will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and set expectations.
• Escalate issues with action plans to management.
• Support junior team members through regular guidance.
• Maintain documentation and ensure audit compliance.
• Improve quality and efficiency of financial reporting in collaboration with the wider finance team.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and coordinate open items clearance.
• Prepare and post journals and month-end accruals.
• Prepare Fixed Asset Register, depreciation calculations and month-end postings.

Skills

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Professional qualification

Tools

SPECTRA(BCC)

PIN

BPC

Blackline

Job description

Job Description: About Dentsu Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan. With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

Role Overview: Responsible for overseeing the accounting and actual finance activities of assigned entities to ensure timely and accurate reporting to ensure compliance of financial records with corporate and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely work with stakeholders to understand the requirements, set expectations, address concerns and discuss them with reporting manager
• Timely escalation of issues to the reporting manager and providing the action plan to get these resolved
• Support junior members of the team through regular discussion and by acting as escalation for complex queries
• Responsible for maintaining documentation and ensuring audit compliance
• Supports continual improvements in quality and efficiency of financial reporting processes, in collaboration with the wider finance team
• Preparation of bank reconciliation and coordinating with various departments for open items clearing
• Preparation and posting of journals and month end accruals
• Prepare Fixed Asset Register, depreciation calculations and posting month end entries
• Handling month close tasks such as revaluation of monitory assets and liabilities, passing accrual and prepayment journals, reconciliation of trial balance with BPC
• Responsible for preparation of BPC financial submissions and clearing validation checks including finance submit in the BPC Portal
• Preparation of balance sheet schedule reconciliations in Blackline and ensure timely follow up to resolve aged and open items
• Escalate potential issues to Accountant or Finance Manager for early intervention or decision
• Handle Interco recharges, reconciliations and manage BPC reporting process for intercompany including clearing validation and liaison with counterparts to resolve mismatches including issuing recharge invoices to the counterparty as per schedules deadlines including preparation of working files for intercompany accruals and posting journals after stakeholder reviews
• Work closely with Commercial Finance, AR and AP team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing
• Preparation of quarterly GST returns
• Provides accurate, timely information to support external, internal and client audits
• Support ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, or equivalent professional qualification
• Prior audit and/or tax experience will be a strong advantage
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance
• Candidates with media agency industry and from shared services background will be an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office applications like Word, advanced Excel skills, etc.
• Systems knowledge of SPECTRA(BCC) and PIN will be an advantage

Core Competencies

• Able to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work under pressure; Results oriented and observe deadlines
• Strong time management skill with ability to balance multiple priorities, tasks and projects while maintaining appropriate documentation/records
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Keeping connected

Keeping connected Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social. www.dentsu.com

Location and Contract

Location: Kuala Lumpur Brand: Dentsu Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

About dentsu

About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation is a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work