ACCOUNTANT

Navamas Engineering Sdn Bhd; Lumut; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Malaysia is looking for an experienced finance professional to manage monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and auditing functions. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 3 years of audit experience, preferably from a Big 4 firm. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, coordinating audits, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Applicants with professional qualifications like ACCA or CPA will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of audit experience in Big 4/reputable audit firm.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial and management reporting, including audit coordination.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate and prepare audit schedules and handle audit requirements.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent organizational and coordination abilities

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Tools

Autocount system

Job description

Monthly, Quarterly Reporting and Analysis

Prepare, compile, and review monthly and quarterly management accounts and financial reports for internal stakeholders and regulators.

Prepare KPI tracking, income statement trends, sales and contribution margin after depreciation analysis, manufacturing accounts, headcount and payroll cost analysis, and cash flow statements.

Coordinate report compilation across report owners to ensure timely upload of reports into shared folders for compilation.

Preparation of final accounts, financial statement, audit and tax

Budgeting and Forecasting

Support preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

Assist in bonus reconciliation and comparison (actual vs. budget).

Audit Support

Coordinate and prepare audit schedules including trial balances, detailed GL listings, RPT confirmation, income statements, and supporting disclosures.

Handle audit requirements including foreign currency translation schedules.

Process Improvement and Efficiency

Ensure financial practices comply with Group SOPs and internal control standards.

Strong familiarity with accounting system operations, enabling effective report customization and analysis by cost blocks, item codes, and site.

Intercompany and Balance Sheet Management

Reconcile intercompany balances and related party transactions.

Perform balance sheet analysis and ensure timely monthly reconciliations

Site Engagement and Coordination

Work closely with Plant Managers and site teams to monitor cost control, support operations, and ensure alignment with HQ reporting.

Ad-Hoc and Special Projects

Participate in finance-related projects, system upgrades, and other duties as assigned.

Education Level and Field of Study

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred.

Working Experience

Minimum 3 years of audit experience in Big 4 / reputable audit firm.

Minimum 3 years of experience in financial and management reporting, including audit coordination and group reporting.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

Strong understanding of accounting principles and audit requirements.

Proficient in Excel and accounting/reporting systems (experience with Autocount system is an added advantage).

Certification/ Licensing Requirements

Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA,MIA) is preferred

Personality Characteristics

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent organizational and coordination abilities

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy

Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Discreet and professional in handling sensitive information

Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement