Accountant III-EN

CAE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE in Malaysia seeks an experienced Finance & Accounting professional to lead end-to-end accounting, monthly close, and statutory reporting. The role ensures IFRS compliance and accurate financial management across cost, cash, and P&L with strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting, proficiency with ERP systems and Excel, and works well with regional teams in Malaysia and Montreal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or MIA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in accounting and financial management.
• Proficient with ERP accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full spectrum of accounting functions AR, AP, GL and reconciliations.
• Perform P&L analysis and explain variances with cost and sales data.
• Ensure processes comply with CAE and local policies; timely recording.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing and financial package preparation.
• Support monthly forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax and legal consultants for statutory filings.
• Ensure IFRS and local standards compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Interface with regional finance, Malaysia and Montreal teams.
• Handle additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

ERP software

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor degree in finance or accounting

CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, MIA

Tools

ERP accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

This role will be responsible for Finance and Accounting functions, including month‑end and yearly closing plus statutory reporting and financial management ensuring day‑to‑day operations of cost, cash and P&L run smoothly with integrity. The role requires experience and knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and basic company tax compliances ideally in an multi‑country environment in Asia.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for full spectrum of accounting functions AR, AP, GL plus reconcile BS and perform PL analysis.
• Analyze costs, sales results, and the company’s actual performance to provide variances explanations.
• Ensure the entire accounting process compliant with CAE & local policies and procedures, accurate, and record in timely manner.
• In charge of month‑end/year‑end closing, preparing financial package.
• Support monthly Forecasting and Budgeting.
• Collaborate with Auditors, Tax and Legal Consultants to meet the local statutory filing and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance to IFRS, local accounting standards and all local legislation.
• Interface with local business stakeholders, Regional Finance in Malaysia and Montreal Finance (tax/treasury/accounting).
• Support any tasks as and when assigned.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor degree in finance or accounting.
• CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, MIA

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years in accounting and financial management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP accounting software, excel & other MS tools.
• IFRS and financial reporting technical skills.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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