ACCOUNTANT – GRADE WA9/WA10

PERBADANAN BUKIT BENDERA PULAU PINANG; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage the full spectrum of accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions. You will prepare comprehensive financial statements, coordinate external audits, and provide analytical insights to support management decisions.

The role requires at least five years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of GAAP/MPERS/MPSAS, and the ability to work with auditors, banks, and tax authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
• Bachelors with ACCA/CPA/MIA/CIMA qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in MNCs, audit field or Big Four is an advantage.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, MPERS, MPSAS, and tax laws.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform full spectrum of financial and accounting functions including GL, AP/AR.
• Prepare monthly/annual financial reports like P/L, balance sheets, cash flow.
• Prepare audited FS, notes to accounts, and audit schedules; coordinate audits.
• Analyze financial data and present insightful reports to Management.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and monitor against approved budgets.
• Monitor cash flow and liaise with auditors, banks, tax agents and regulators.
• Recommend improvements in financial processes and internal controls.
• Undertake ad-hoc financial and accounting assignments as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software (SQL)

Job description

Perform the full spectrum of financial and accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/ receivables, and business support activities;

Prepare timely and accurate monthly/ annual financial reports, including sales/ expense reports, profit & loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements;

Prepare audited financial statements, notes to accounts, and audit schedules; coordinate and support audit processes;

Analyse financial data and present clear, insightful reports and recommendations to the Management;

Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and support implementation and monitoring against approved budgets;

Monitor cash flow, report cash positions, and ensure optimum cash levels for operational purposes;

Liaise with internal departments and external parties such as auditors, tax agents, banks and government authorities to ensure statutory and regulatory compliance;

Recommend and, implement and enforce continuous improvements in financial processes, internal controls, policies, and procedures; and

Undertake ad-hoc financial and accounting assignments as required by the Management.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Professional qualifications such as ACCA/ CPA/ MIA/ CIMA will be an added advantage;

Minimum five (5) years of relevant accounting and finance experience;

Candidates with prior experience in a Multinational Corporation (MNC), audit field, or Big Four accounting firms will have an added advantage;

Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(“GAAP”), the Malaysian Private Entities Reporting Standards(“MPERS”), Malaysian Public Sector Accounting Standards(“MPSAS”), as well as taxation laws, governing standards, and regulatory requirements;

Able to multitask, fast learner, independent, and capable of working under pressure with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines; possesses a strong sense of urgency;

Detail-oriented with strong financial analytical skills and a good team player;

Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software (SQL);

Good written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English; and

Willing to work beyond standard working hours when required.

Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) was established under the Enactment of Penang State Government on 10 September 2009. Originally all administrative and operational of railway managed by the Penang Hill Railway Unit under the Office of State Secretary of Penang (SUK). With the establishment of the PHC, the funicular train management has expanded the field of railway operations not only govern the hill funicular train service, but also involved in the development of the whole Hill area as gazette in the Government Gazette of Penang.

Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) was established under the Enactment of Penang State Government on 10 September 2009. Originally all administrative and operational of railway managed by the Penang Hill Railway Unit under the Office of State Secretary of Penang (SUK). With the establishment of the PHC, the funicular train management has expanded the field of railway operations not only govern the hill funicular train service, but also involved in the development of the whole Hill area as gazette in the Government Gazette of Penang.