Accountant - Maternity Cover

dentsu; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Group Inc. in Malaysia is seeking a qualified finance professional for a 6‑month maternity cover role supporting the Singapore Finance team. You will oversee month‑end close, intercompany recharges, and statutory reporting, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with BPC, SPECTRA, and PIN. Prior media agency/shared services experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in media agency/shared services is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, advanced Excel).
• Knowledge of SPECTRA(BCC) and PIN is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance activities for assigned entities to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders; escalate issues with action plans.
• Support junior team members and provide escalation for complex queries.
• Maintain documentation and ensure audit compliance.
• Improve quality and efficiency of financial reporting in collaboration with the finance team.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and coordinate item clearing with departments.
• Post journals and month-end accruals; prepare Fixed Asset Register and depreciation.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

SPECTRA(BCC)

PIN

Blackline

BPC

Job description

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

Role Overview:

Responsible for overseeing the accounting and actual finance activities of assigned entities to ensure timely and accurate reporting to ensure compliance of financial records with corporate and statutory requirements.

This is a 6-month maternity cover role based in Malaysia, supporting the Singapore Finance team at Dentsu SG

Key responsibilities:

• Closely work with stakeholders to understand the requirements, set expectations, address concerns and discuss them with reporting manager
• Timely escalation of issues to the reporting manager and providing the action plan to get these resolved.
• Support junior members of the team through regular discussion and by acting as escalation for complex queries
• Responsible for maintaining documentation and ensuring audit compliance.
• Supports continual improvements in quality and efficiency of financial reporting processes, in collaboration with the wider finance team
• Preparation of bank reconciliation and coordinating with various departments for open items clearing
• Preparation and posting of journals and month end accruals
• Prepare Fixed Asset Register, depreciation calculations and posting month end entries
• Handling month close tasks such as revaluation of monitory assets and liabilities, passing accrual and prepayment journals, reconciliation of trial balance with BPC
• Responsible for preparation of BPC financial submissions and clearing validation checks including finance submit in the BPC Portal
• Preparation of balance sheet schedule reconciliations in Blackline and ensure timely follow up to resolve aged and open items. Escalate potential issues to Accountant or Finance Manager for early intervention or decision
• Handle Interco recharges, reconciliations and manage BPC reporting process for intercompany including clearing validation and liaison with counterparts to resolve mismatches including issuing recharge invoices to the counterparty as per schedules deadlines including preparation of working files for intercompany accruals and posting journals after stakeholder reviews
• Work closely with Commercial Finance, AR and AP team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing
• Preparation of quarterly GST returns
• Provides accurate, timely information to support external, internal and client audits
• Support ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accountancy, or equivalent professional qualification
• Prior audit and/or tax experience will be a strong advantage
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance
• Candidates with media agency industry and from shared services background will be an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office applications like Word, advanced Excel skills, etc.
• Systems knowledge of SPECTRA(BCC) and PIN will be an advantage

Core Competencies:

• Able to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work under pressure; Results oriented and observe deadlines
• Strong time management skill with ability to balance multiple priorities, tasks and projects while maintaining appropriate documentation/records
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.

So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

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