Accountant / Senior Accounts Executive

Reeracoen Recruitment; Nibong Tebal; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia seeks a skilled financial professional to handle a full set of accounts in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing costing functions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in accounting or finance, have 8-10 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in costing. Strong attention to detail and solid communication skills are essential for working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Possess Degree in Accounting/Finance or professional qualification such as ACCA/CIMA.
• At least 8–10 years of relevant working experience, preferably from a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in costing is mandatory.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and audit requirements.
• Able to work independently and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts, including AP, AR, GL, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Responsible for costing functions for manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production costs and identify cost control opportunities.
• Manage audit and tax matters, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Costing experience

Accounting standards knowledge

Financial reporting

Taxation knowledge

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Handle full set of accounts, including AP, AR, GL, and month‑end/year‑end closing.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, management accounts, and variance analysis.
• Responsible for costing functions for manufacturing operations, including product costing, BOM, standard costing, and cost analysis.
• Monitor production costs, overhead allocation, and identify cost control and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Manage audit and tax matters, including liaising with auditors, tax agents, and relevant authorities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal controls.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analysis.
• Support management with financial insights and ad‑hoc financial analysis.
• Assist in improving accounting processes and systems where necessary.

Qualifications

• Requirement
  • Possess Degree in Accounting / Finance or professional qualification such as ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent).
  • At least 8–10 years of relevant working experience, preferably from a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong hands‑on experience in costing is mandatory.
  • Solid knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and audit requirements.
  • Able to work independently, detail‑oriented, and capable of handling tight reporting deadlines.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• English Level
  • -
• Other Language
  • Malay, Mandarin, English