Accountant

ngs Berhad; Sibu; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment holding company in Malaysia seeks an experienced accountant to manage general accounting functions. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with Malaysian standards, and handling tax matters. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, professional certifications, and significant experience in a related field. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards and tax regulations.
• Willing and able to travel to estates regularly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage general accounting functions.
• Prepare financial reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Handle tax matters with the Inland Revenue Board.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP accounting software

Job description

Oversee and manage general accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.

Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, budgets and cash flow forecasts.

Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and other statutory requirements.

Handle tax matters including SST, income tax and other regulatory filings with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN).

Liaise with auditors, tax consultants and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Monitor and improve accounting systems and processes for greater efficiency.

Conduct estate visits for financial reviews, inventory verification and operational audits.

Support the management team with strategic financial planning and analysis.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is a must.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in the oil palm sector.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as SAP is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to travel to estates regularly.

Company

Subur Tiasa Holdings Berhad is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The Company is engaged in the provision of management services, oil palm plantation, logging and sale of logs. Its segments include oil palm plantation, timber and others. The oil palm plantation segment is involved in the cultivation of oil palm and sale of fresh fruit bunches. The timber segment is involved in the extraction, sale of logs and reforestation, and the business of manufacturing and trading of plywood, veneer, raw and laminated particleboard, sawn timber and charcoal. The others segment is involved in the provision of towage and transportation services, insurance services, property holding and development, HDPE pipe manufacturing, auto dealership and trading of drinking water. Subur Tiasa has over the years built an outstanding team of dedicated people who are driven by a spirit of excellence and are totally committed to ensuring that quality takes helm in every aspect of our business. For more information, visit us at www.suburtiasa.com