Accounting and Finance Manager

ETIF TELEMEDICINE REMOTE INTERPRETATION SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ETIF TELEMEDICINE REMOTE INTERPRETATION SDN. BHD. is seeking an Accounting and Finance Manager to independently manage full-set closings for the Malaysia entity and ensure statutory compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership in accounting operations and coordination with external auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries. You will prepare MPERS/MFRS-compliant financial statements, oversee AR/AP, monitoring cash flow, and support budgeting alongside local leadership and HQ.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of accounting experience in Malaysia, with 2+ years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Experience closing monthly and annual books independently without outsourcing.
• Solid knowledge of MPERS/MFRS and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-set monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings for the Malaysia entity.
• Prepare financial statements compliant with MPERS/MFRS.
• Oversee AR, AP, billing, expenses, and bank reconciliations; monitor cash flow and forecasts.
• Coordinate with tax agents, auditors, and company secretary for compliance and filings.
• Report financial performance to local leadership and HQ; support budgeting and variance analysis.

Skills

English (Business level)

MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Accounting software familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification (MIA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA) or partial

Tools

SQL Accounting

Xero

Job description

Position Title: Accounting and Finance Manager

Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent)

Location: Malaysia

Reporting Line: Country Manager (Malaysia Entity) / Accounting and Finance Director at Headquarters

Mission: Independently handle and complete full-set monthly and annual financial closings for the Malaysia entity. Ensure financial operations and statutory compliance through close coordination with tax agents, external auditors, and local corporate secretarial services.

2. Key Responsibilities

Financial Closing & Accounting Operations (Core Focus)

Manage and independently complete full-set monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes (including trial balances, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules).

Prepare financial statements in compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MPERS / MFRS).

Oversee and execute day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), billing, employee expense claims, and bank reconciliations.

Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts.

External Professional Liaisons & Statutory Compliance

Tax Agent Coordination: Prepare and provide required financial data and documentation for Corporate Income Tax, Sales and Service Tax (SST), and Withholding Tax (WHT); serve as the primary liaison for tax queries.

Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors, prepare audit schedules/confirmations, handle audit inquiries, and facilitate the finalization of Audited Financial Statements.

Corporate Secretary Liaison: Coordinate with the Company Secretary for statutory filings and annual returns with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

Internal Reporting & Management

Report local entity financial performance and monthly management figures to local leadership and HQ.

Support annual budgeting and variance analysis (actual vs. budget).

Review and continuously improve internal accounting workflows and control procedures.

3. Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience in Malaysia, with at least 2 years in a managerial or senior/supervisory role.

Closing Capability: Proven, hands-on experience in independently handling and finalizing monthly and annual entity-level closings without outsourcing.

Technical Knowledge:

Solid working knowledge of Malaysian financial reporting standards (MPERS / MFRS).

Familiarity with standard Malaysian business practices, local regulations, and basic statutory requirements.

Languages: Business-level English proficiency (capable of leading meetings and written communications with external auditors, tax agents, and internal stakeholders).

Technical Skills:

MS Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data reconciliation).

Practical experience with common ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SQL Accounting, Xero).

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or partial completion..

Prior working experience within a Japanese multinational corporation (MNC) or Japanese-owned subsidiary.

Basic understanding of Malaysian statutory payroll deductions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).

4. Ideal Candidate Profile

Hands-On & Execution-Driven: Comfortable handling detailed journal entries and ledger verifications firsthand while overseeing overall financial timelines.

Effective Stakeholder Management: Skilled at structuring financial information clearly to work smoothly and proactively with tax agents, external auditors, and local authorities.

Self-Motivated & Autonomous: Capable of anticipating regulatory deadlines, annual filing obligations, and internal milestones with minimal supervision.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounting and Financial Manager?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards?
• How many years of managerial accounting experience do you have?
• Do you have experience using Accounting Software?