The Account Manager is a key financial role responsible for overseeing and managing the financial health of Cancer Research Malaysia. This position involves a broad range of responsibilities, including account management, treasury, project accounting, taxation, and corporate secretarial matters. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management
- Monitor account balances and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Prepare and present regular financial reports to the CFO and other stakeholders.
- Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions.
Treasury
- Manage the organization's cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity to meet operational needs.
- Monitor and forecast cash positions.
- Oversee banking relationships and manage bank accounts.
Project Accounting
- Oversee the financial management of projects, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and internal budgets.
- Track project expenditures and prepare project-specific financial reports.
- Work closely with project managers to monitor project budgets and identify any financial risks.
Taxation
- Manage all aspects of taxation, including the preparation and filing of tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
- Liaise with tax authorities and external tax advisors.
Corporate Secretarial Matters
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant regulations.
- Liaise with corporate secretary for corporate secretarial matters.
- Organize board meetings, including the preparation of agendas and minutes.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard the organization's assets.
- Participate in audits and liaise with external auditors.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, MIA) is highly desirable.
- 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (MFRS), and tax regulations in Malaysia.
- Experience in treasury management, project accounting, and corporate secretarial practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.