Accounting Manager - Financial Governance & Advisory

Randstad Malaysia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized advisory firm in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Accounting Manager to provide high-level financial governance to diverse clients. The role involves designing accounting standards, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and optimizing financial processes. Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience in finance and strong skills in IFRS and regional GAAP, with a preference for CPA/ACCA certifications. Proficiency in English and Chinese is mandatory. This position expects travel of 25-50% for cross-border support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8‑12 years of experience in finance, accounting, or advisory.
• Experience in regulated industries is highly advantageous.
• Willingness to travel 25‑50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advisory and implementation support to clients.
• Design client-specific accounting standards and internal controls.
• Build robust financial models for budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Experience with multi-entity or cross-border clients

Strong written and spoken proficiency in English and Chinese

Deep knowledge of IFRS and regional GAAP

Advanced Excel skills (Modeling/VBA)

Professional integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA, ACCA or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Xero

Job description

A specialized advisory firm in Malaysia seeks a seasoned Accounting Manager to provide high-level financial governance to diverse clients. The role involves designing accounting standards, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and optimizing financial processes. Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience in finance and strong skills in IFRS and regional GAAP, with a preference for CPA/ACCA certifications. Proficiency in English and Chinese is mandatory. This position expects travel of 25-50% for cross-border support.