Chief Accountant

AB Volvo; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider in Shah Alam, Malaysia seeks a Finance Control and Accounting Manager. This role involves managing the full spectrum of accounting operations, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, and leading teams to optimize financial processes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and is skilled in automation and digitalization. Join a global team committed to sustainable transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in senior finance roles in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in automation, digitalization & standardization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of accounting operations and statutory reporting for Volvo Malaysia.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual book closing and reporting processes.
• Analyze financial reports including P&L and present findings to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysia local GAAP and Volvo Group policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical capacity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

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.

• 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)

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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 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.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.