Accountant

Second Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational financial services company is seeking an experienced Accountant in Kuala Lumpur to lead the full finance function for its Malaysian subsidiary. This hands-on role requires overseeing local accounting, compliance, and reporting, as well as contributing to group-level consolidation. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and experience in managing audits and financial operations.

Benefits

Salary range 10,000 to 13,000 MYR per month

EPF contributions

Medical contributions

Car allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave + bank holidays

Paid Professional memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a multinational group environment.
• Experience managing consolidations, audits, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full suite of accounting tasks for local subsidiary.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Manage treasury operations and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs

Strong leadership and communication skills

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (Competencies Skills, Knowledge & Attitude)

• To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Proven experience in a similar role within a multinational group environment

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and local GAAPs

• Experience managing consolidations, audits, and statutory compliance

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP systems preferred

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a commercial mindset

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to lead the full finance function for our Malaysian subsidiary. This is a hands-on role with end-to-end responsibility for local accounting, treasury, compliance, and reporting functions, as well as contribution to group-level consolidation and strategic financial analysis.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial operations, compliance with local and international standards, and delivering financial insights to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibility:

Local Subsidiary Management

• Manage the full suite of accounting tasks for local subsidiary, acting as the local finance function where in-country support is limited.

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and general ledger management.

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements with variance analysis to budget and prior periods.

• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances in coordination with other group entities.

• Prepare and file corporate income tax returns in coordination with external tax advisers.

• Manage treasury operations: cash flow forecasting, bank account management, foreign exchange transfers, and working capital optimisation.

• Liaise with local banks and financial institutions to ensure effective cash and banking operations.

• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor queries for both internal and external audits.

Systems & Process Improvements

• Lead initiatives to improve finance systems and automation across the Group.

• Drive the automation of key finance processes including purchase order approval workflows, expense management, and consolidation reporting.

• Evaluate and implement financial technologies and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting activities of several subsidiary entities across the World.

• Liaise with regional accountants to ensure timely and accurate reporting across the Group.

• Lead the production of Group Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.

• Prepare monthly board reports and management account packs, including insightful commentary on performance versus budget and forecasts.

Cost & Operational Analysis

• Oversee SG&A cost analysis by collaborating with department heads to understand cost drivers and support accurate forecasting.

• Provide regular cash flow analysis and weekly cash forecasts, highlighting key assumptions and variances.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Partner with the Finance Director and Commercial Manager and department heads to coordinate the annual budgeting process, informed by detailed financial analysis and strategic planning.

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance against targets.

Benefits:

• Salary range 10,000 to 13,000 MYR per month

• EPF (Employees Provident Fund) contributions

• Medical contributions

• Car allowance

• Flexible working arrangements

• Annual leave + bank holidays

• Paid Professional memberships