Accounts Manager

The MUI Group of Companies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The MUI Group seeks a Finance Manager/AFM to oversee financial reporting, budgeting and controls for the Group Office, ensuring timely statutory accounts and management reports. The role involves coordinating with auditors, tax agents and bankers while driving cost management and financial governance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s or professional accounting qualification, 7+ years of relevant experience in a holding or group environment, and strong Excel/accounting software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA , CPA or CA is an advantage
• Minimum 7years of relevant accounting/finance experience, preferably in a holding company, property or group environment
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software; AutoCount experience is an advantage
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible, detail-oriented and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records for timely management and statutory accounts
• Oversee and monitor full spectrum of accounts, finance and tax matters
• Prepare, check and review group console accounts
• Prepare quarterly reports and performance reviews of business units
• Prepare monthly, yearly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, variance analyses
• Develop financial management mechanisms to minimize risk and manage costs
• Prepare management papers and memos for approvals
• Plan and prepare proposals for restructuring projects
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulators; coordinate with liquidators on winding-up
• Communicate with auditors on new reporting standards and with tax agents on updates

Skills

Strong analytical

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ACCA/CIMA/CPA/CA

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCount

Accounting software

Job description

To carry out Finance Manager/AFM or duties for the Group Office and performed any other duties as and when directed by the management.

Key responsibilities

Ensure proper maintenance of accurate, complete and up to date accounting records of the Company to ensure timely production of Management Accounts and Statutory Accounts on accordance with statutory regulatory requirements and applicable Accounting Standards. Overseeing and monitoring the full spectrum of accounts finance and tax related matters.

Preparing, checking and reviewing the group console account.

Preparation of account and financial analysis on quarterly report and performance review of business units within this Group.

Prepare timely monthly, yearly financial reports, forecast, annual budget, variance analysis and performance indicators and ad hoc reports.

Preparation of financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk and responsible for cost management activities which include monitoring of bank balance and reconciliation, inflow and outflow forecasting.

prepare management paper and internal memo for the management approval on account and finance related matters.

Plan, discuss and prepare proposal for company restructuring project.

Liaise with internal and external auditors , tax agent, solicitors, bankers, company secretary and other professional, regulatory bodies and communicate and deal with liquidator on the work of companies winding up.

Communicate closely with auditor on new development or change of account reporting standard.

Communicate closely with tax agents on new update or change of tax and public ruling.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA , CPA or CA is an advantage

Minimum 7years of relevant accounting/finance experience, preferably in a holding company, property or group environment

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting and internal controls

Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software; AutoCount experience is an advantage

Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsible, detail-oriented and able to work independently

Retail & Consumer Products 101-1,000 employees

The MUI Group is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. It was incorporated in Malaysia on 28 May 1960 and listed on 30 June 1971.

The MUI Group are a multi-industry group of companies involved in retailing, property development, hotels, confectionery, fast-food and investment holdings.

With its corporate headquarters based in Malaysia, the Group’s international operations span the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

The corporate philosophy of the Group has remained constant for over 60 years, underpinned by three key attributes defined as strong, efficient, and trustworthy. These three traits form the bedrock principles for the Group’s business practices and corporate governance.

The MUI Group is listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. It was incorporated in Malaysia on 28 May 1960 and listed on 30 June 1971.

The MUI Group are a multi-industry group of companies involved in retailing, property development, hotels, confectionery, fast-food and investment holdings.

With its corporate headquarters based in Malaysia, the Group’s international operations span the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

The corporate philosophy of the Group has remained constant for over 60 years, underpinned by three key attributes defined as strong, efficient, and trustworthy. These three traits form the bedrock principles for the Group’s business practices and corporate governance.