Chief Accountant

Group Finance; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company located in Shah Alam, Malaysia, is seeking a Finance Leader to manage the Finance Control and Accounting team. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and IFRS standards, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and professional qualification, along with at least 5 years of senior finance experience, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry. The company champions sustainable transport solutions, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in senior finance roles, preferably in automotive or manufacturing.
• Experience in automation, digitalisation & standardisation is advantageous.
• Proficiency in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations including AP, AR, FA, GL and reporting.
• Lead book closing and ensure compliance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Analyze financial reports and present data insights to management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field

Professional qualification (MIA/ACCA/CPA/MACPA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP MF

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Mission/Purpose of the Job

Providing the leadership and daily management of the Finance Control and Accounting team towards strategic operational support to facilitate achievements of business objectives.

Key responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Responsible full spectrum of accounting operations - AP, AR, FA, GL and statutory/management reporting for Volvo Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
• Responsible for monthly/quarterly/annual book closing & reporting process and consolidation of books of accounts in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS Reporting requirements.
• Responsible for analysis of financial reports including P&L, B/S analysis, presenting financial data to senior management and explaining trends, variances, and areas for improvement and presenting to Management.
• Lead timely and successful yearly completion of:
• Volvo Group Internal Control Review
• Internal Audit
• External Audit
• Corporate Tax submission
• Budget and forecast preparation for own department. Actual spending fluctuation analysis.
• Ensure compliance to applicable Malaysia local GAAP, Volvo Group Policy and Internal Control Guidelines
• Identify continuous improvement/optimization plans to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency.
• Liaise with various stakeholders ie. Group Accounting team, tax specialist, IC team and group function leaders. Always initiate discussion to achieve best practice in the region.
• Ensuring reports adherence to regulatory requirements and collaborating with the legal team to ensure compliance
• Lead and coach the legal entity Finance Control and Accounting FCA team
• Ensure compliance with other regulatory requirements – Sales & Service Tax, Bank Negara Reporting

Essential Educational and/or Training Qualifications and Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field
• Professional qualification required (MIA/ACCA/CPA/MACPA or equivalent)
• Proven track record for at least 5 years in senior finance roles with automative, Manufacturing industry experiences.
• Hands on experience in automation, digitalisation & standardisation is an added advantage

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Organizational skills and Demonstrated people management and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in the English language and excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Analytical capacity and Automation/Digitalisation experience in Finance.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Expertise in Local GAAP Accounting and International Accounting Standards
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations
• Ability to partner across organization to deliver effective business solutions.
• Able to work independently.
• Hands on experience in accounting & Financial system is must. (SAP MF)

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Group Finance

Group Finance contributes to realizing the vision of the Volvo Group by developing and providing a wide range of expert services from financial planning to accounting, business controlling, M&As, financial reporting and investor relations. With Volvo Group Finance you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

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