Accountant

SMITHS DETECTION (ASIA PACIFIC) PTE. LTD.; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide finance support across APAC operations. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Accountancy. Proficiency in English and Chinese is required, along with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Trading industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices for Accounts Payable.
• Preparation of intercompany invoices for Accounts Receivable.
• Perform month end closing activities for General Ledger.
• Provide statutory accounts and tax filing for compliance.

Skills

Communication in English

Communication in Chinese

Outstanding organizational skill

Interpersonal skill

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Professional qualification such as ACCA

Job description

The Accountant will provide finance support to APAC entities including regional businesses and be accountable for all aspects related to finance and accounting. Reporting directly to the Assistant Finance Manager, this position will complete all financial and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the various systems. This role will also be responsible for managing local statutory accounts, local/income tax and VAT filing and other reporting requirements as may assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP) :

· Process and verify invoices, accurately review, code and match invoices to PO, ensuring timely entry into accounting system.

· Execute timely payments through scheduling, prepare and process payments to vendors accordingly to terms and planned cash flow

· Manage vendor records & Inquiries by ensuring vendor master file integrity and resolve payment issues and discrepancies promptly

· Support the Regional Account Payables performance metric.

Accounts Receivable (AR) :

· Preparation of intercompany invoices, debit and credit notes

· Reconcile AR sub-ledger, prepare aging reports, assist with month-end close

· Support the Regional Account Receivables performance metric.

General Ledger (GL) :

· Perform month end closing activities including preparation of journal entries

· Preparation of reporting schedules

· Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

· Support treasury matters such as loan, financing, bank guarantee applications etc.

· Support all internal and external audits

· Support improvement and internal control initiatives

· Support all internal and external audits

Tax & Compliance

· Provide statutory account, tax filing and other reporting to local authority in a timely manner.

· Run and report monthly minimum control to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.

Requirements:

· Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (or equivalent) from a recognised institute or equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA

· Experience in Manufacturing industry/Trading industry is preferred

· Good communication in English and Chinese

· Outstanding organizational skill and good interpersonal skill

· Details-oriented and proactive

· Ability to work under pressure and self-manage

· Team player