Associate Accountant

Hireon; Kuching; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hireon in Malaysia invites applications for a role overseeing procurement and financial accounting, including group accounts, while driving digitalisation through BI and data visualisation tools.

You will develop and implement business performance reporting, policies, risk management and legal compliance. The successful candidate will work independently in a busy environment, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and supporting university staff across Management Units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-related discipline; Master’s degree considered.
• Professional membership ACCA/CIMA/MIA.
• Experience: minimum 3 years in commercial or audit environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and financial accounting functions including group accounts.
• Develop and implement BI tools for data visualisation and analysis.
• Prepare business performance reporting, policies, risk management and legal compliance.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate with University staff and management units; deliver quality customer service.

Skills

BI tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Python

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business

Master’s degree preferred

ACCA/CIMA/MIA membership

Computing-related qualification

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Visio

Outlook

Job description

The position will ensure proper management of procurement, financial accounting functions (including group accounts) and support the digitalisation transformation for FBA. In addition, the position will also support the business performance reporting which includes but is not limited to developing and implementing:

• business intelligence (BI) and the savvy tools for data visualisation and business analysis;
• unit action plan and key results areas set under Campus Plan;
• financial related policies, risk management and legal compliances.

The position will also undertake a variety of duties in a busy office environment, working independently whilst exercising judgement to prioritise tasks in order to meet the datelines set.

The position will be required to work within a culture of continuous improvement and will be supported and encouraged to identify areas where efficiency can be improved and control measures can be implemented to achieve a higher standard.

The position requires a high level of financial, report presentation and analytical skills, time management as well as good communication skills. The position is also be expected to work efficiently in a team environment and interact professionally and effectively with the University staff and relevant Heads of Management Units, and to the public in providing quality customer service at all times.

Qualifications And Criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-related discipline from a recognised institution, or a professional qualification in a relevant area. Master’s degree holder in a relevant area can be considered.
• Professional membership (ACCA/CIMA/MICPA/MIA).
• An additional certification in Computing-related discipline would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience in a commercial or audit environment.
• Excellent knowledge in operating BI or tech-savvy tools, i.e. PowerBI, Tableau, UIPath, Python, etc.
• A level of maturity consistent with the requirements of the position for independent work, initiative and sound business acumen.
• Self-starter, resourceful, proactive, thorough and detail-oriented in obtaining and producing financial information.
• A dynamic and proactive person with a strong technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Ability to set priorities, plan work and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate other software application including Enterprise Resource Solutions (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamic, etc), Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Outlook etc.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Good report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited direction and use initiative and judgements.
• Flexibility and adaptability in order to work under pressure and meet short and longterm deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a consultative and team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to form sound working relationships with a wide range of staff.
• Ability to handle legal issues in collaboration with panel of solicitors.
• Knowledge of the Malaysian education system and an understanding of the key issues relating to the provision of private tertiary education in Malaysia.
• Relevant working experience in a tertiary institution an advantage.