Accounting Manager

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting across sales and manufacturing entities and to lead a small team toward modern, automated workflows.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting with 2–3 years in supervising, strong Excel/SQL skills, and a solid grasp of Malaysian tax rules. You will drive ERP migration and ensure timely financial reporting and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience with 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in SME manufacturing, engineering, or trading environments.
• Proficient in SQL and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of local tax regulations, bookkeeping, and cost controls.
• Interest in accounting software migration and workflow automation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide junior staff.
• Attention to detail and proactive, independent work style to meet deadlines.
• Multilingual with English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-spectrum accounting across AP/AR, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, and month/year-end closing.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with schedules.
• Handle inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
• Monitor inventory valuation, product costing, and stock controls.
• Lead migration from manual processes to automated ERP software.
• Coach 2-3 direct reports to adopt digital workflows.
• Establish internal controls, policies, and records filing.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, regulators.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards and tax filings.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Supervisory

MS Excel

SQL

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multilingual English

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/MIA (advantage)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager with strong supervisory skills and a practical approach to modernizing finance operations. The candidate will oversee day-to-day accounting functions across our sales and manufacturing entities, lead a small team (2-3 headcount), and drive the transition from legacy, paper-based workflows toward streamlined digital accounting processes. Position reports to Management/Director.

Key responsibilities

Manage full-spectrum accounting functions, including AP/AR, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, and monthly/year-end closing.

Oversee treasury management, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with relevant schedules.

Handle inter-company transactions and reconciliations between sales and manufacturing entities.

Monitor inventory valuation, product costing, and stock controls.

Review current accounting practices and lead the transition from legacy manual processes to modern, automated accounting/ERP software.

Train, upskill, and mentor the accounting team (2-3 direct reports) to adopt updated digital workflows and tools.

Establish proper internal accounting controls, policies, and systematic filing records.

Coordinate internal/annual audits and serve as the main liaison with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and government authorities.

Ensure full compliance with Malaysian accounting standards, tax obligations, and regulatory filings.

About you

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ACCA/CPA/MIA is an added advantage).

Minimum 8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role.

Experience in SME manufacturing, engineering, or trading environments is preferred.

Proficient with SQL (or similar accounting software), and advanced MS Excel.

Strong understanding of local tax regulations, bookkeeping procedures, and cost controls.

Interest in accounting software migration and workflow automation.

Strong leadership and communication skills to guide and develop junior team members.

Attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and proactive, independent work style to hit deadlines.

Multi-lingual with English being a must.

What can I earn as an Accounting Manager