Overview
Scope of role: Responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with local tax regulations, effective cost control measures and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with MFRS / IFRS. Maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.
- Ensure timely and accurate general ledger reconciliations and financial closing.
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian tax laws, including SST, corporate tax, and withholding tax.
- Assist in tax planning and liaise with auditors and tax authorities. Prepare and submit tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Monitor and control operating costs to ensure alignment with budgeted targets. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
- Manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs. Work with banks on financing, loans, and treasury-related matters.
- Implement and improve internal control procedures to safeguard company assets. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with company policies.
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide financial guidance to operational teams for decision-making.
- Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
- To undertake other jobs assigned by superiors from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are an advantage. High level of professionalism and accuracy in financial statement
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with excellent command of both written and spoken English is a must.
- Strong business acumen, growth mindset and strong team spirit
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- At least 3 years’ experience in finance & accounting, with solid exposure in regional hospitality, travel industries and or multinational corporate environments.