Accountant, GL

ViewQwest; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking an experienced Accountant based in Johor Bahru. The role involves managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, leading budgeting processes, and providing financial insights to management. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Accounting, possess strong analytical skills, and have adequate professional experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in general ledger accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience with full set of accounts and multi-entity/group consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax compliance, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly account closing and ensure compliance with financial standards.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis to provide actionable business insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review monthly account closing to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions in compliance with financial reporting standards and company policies.
• Perform consolidation of accounts for the Group.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate annual financial statements.
• Liaise with auditor and tax agents by providing necessary documentation and support.
• Lead the preparation of the annual consolidated group budget, coordinating with departments, regional teams, and subsidiaries.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis against budgets and forecasts to identify key drivers and provide actionable insights.
• Present financial analysis findings to management.
• Perform bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Oversee day-to-day GL operations, providing guidance and supervision to the finance GL team.
• Prepare and compute corporate tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax obligations in accordance with local and international tax laws.
• Support regulatory filings, and assist in tax planning and transfer pricing for the Group.
• Ensure strict compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), internal policies, and local regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and implement effective internal controls.
• Support ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in general ledger accounting or financial reporting, preferably within the telecommunications or services-based industry.
• Experience with full set of accounts and multi-entity/group consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax compliance, and financial analysis in a services context.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams and functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling and data visualization tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced tech environment.
• Must be based in Johor Bahru or willing to relocate.