Accountant

WGT Events & HR Group; Malaysia; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a finance professional for a key role in Malaysia. This position involves overseeing the finance function across Malaysia and Thailand, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and managing office administration. The role includes mentoring a team and providing financial insights to business units, making it ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset and a background in accounting. The company offers a flexible working environment, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth, making it an exciting opportunity for finance professionals looking to make an impact.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience with MNCs and audit.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance function for Malaysia and Thailand, ensuring compliance.
• Mentor and develop the Finance team while providing insights to business.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accpac

Sage 300

RPA

Job description

• Flexible working environment (Hybrid /WFH)
• UK MNC Company

Responsibilities:

• Key finance role based in Malaysia responsible for the finance function of Malaysia and Thailand. This role reports to Finance Lead, South-East Asia.
• Accurate and timely completion of finance-related deliverables (including but not limited to budget, forecast, audit, tax, company secretarial, and bank administration) in compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements.
• Responsible for Malaysia office administration, capital expenditure, and communication with government agencies/departments.
• Responsible for all aspects of finance-related matters managed by Malaysia.
• Supported by 3 account executives from the shared service team.
• Work with business teams on insights into the performance of the business unit against budget and forecast.
• Leverage insights to provide Finance leadership and guidance to business teams.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the Finance team.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 6 years of experience with MNCs and audit.
• Good interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively across different levels in the organization.
• Knowledge of Accpac/Sage 300/RPA is preferred.
• Highly analytical thought process in order to adapt to an evolving business.