Accountant, GL

Viewqwest Private Limited; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company in Johor Bahru as a General Ledger Accountant. You will oversee accounting operations, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with both local and international standards. The role requires strong analytical skills and offers career growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Vision

Yearly Increment

Subsidized Internet Plans

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review monthly account closing to ensure accurate recording.
• Conduct regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead preparation of annual consolidated group budget.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

ACCA, CPA, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ViewQwest is one of the fastest-growing and dynamic brands in Singapore and Malaysia’s telecommunications industry. We strive to always be better by delivering consistent and outstanding service to our customers. Not only do we believe in our products and services, but we are also passionate and proud of the work that we do.

Be part of the team that brings #BetterBroadband to everyone! Be Better, Join the Fastest.

Responsibilities:

Review monthly account closing to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions in compliance with financial reporting standards and company policies.

To perform consolidation accounts for the group.

Assist in the preparation of accurate annual financial statements.

Liaise with auditor and tax agent by providing necessary documentation.

Lead the preparation of the annual consolidated group budget, working across departments, regional teams, and subsidiaries.

Perform monthly variance analysis against budgets and forecasts to identify key drivers and provide actionable insights.

Present analysis findings to management.

Conduct regular bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Oversee day to day GL operations, provide guidance and supervision to finance GL team.

Prepare and compute corporate tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax obligations based on local tax laws and international regulations (if applicable).

Support regulatory filings and assist in tax planning and transfer pricing for the group.

Ensure strict compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP), company policies, and local regulatory requirements.

Proactively identify opportunities for automating accounting processes and implementation of effective internal controls.

Support ad-hoc tasks assigned by management

Requirements:

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

ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in general ledger accounting or financial reporting, ideally within a telco, or services-based environment.

Experience handling full sets of accounts and multi-entity/group consolidation.

Strong understanding 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, with experience in financial modeling and data visualization tools preferred.

Able to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced tech environment.

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How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Group Accountant? Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with? How many years of taxation experience do you have? How many years of auditing experience do you have?

Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers 51-100 employees

ViewQwest is a regional telco & ICT services provider with operations in Singapore (HQ), Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong.

We specialize in providing Domestic and Global Connectivity, Managed Network and Managed Security solutions. We are a trusted partner of global Fortune 500 companies and top enterprises in SEA.

For the past 20 years, we serve a wide range of industries and have helped many businesses build & transform their network & security infrastructure, securely move to the cloud, and achieve their digital agenda.

ViewQwest is a regional telco & ICT services provider with operations in Singapore (HQ), Malaysia, Philippines & Hong Kong.

We specialize in providing Domestic and Global Connectivity, Managed Network and Managed Security solutions. We are a trusted partner of global Fortune 500 companies and top enterprises in SEA.

For the past 20 years, we serve a wide range of industries and have helped many businesses build & transform their network & security infrastructure, securely move to the cloud, and achieve their digital agenda.

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Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Vision Yearly Increment & Subsidized Internet Plans

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