Consultant – Accounting & Financial Advisory

RESPUBLICA ADVISORY Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPUBLICA ADVISORY Sdn Bhd is seeking an Accounting Consultant to support the accounting and financial reporting function in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves maintaining general ledger entries, preparing invoices, schedules, and managing accounts receivable and payable, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings.

The candidate should have a degree in Accounting/Finance or related field, with 1-3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial reporting and accounting processes preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare invoices, schedules, and manage receivables/payables.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Maintain financial records and documentation.
• Assist in preparing management, audit, and regulatory reports.

Job description

i. Accounting and Financial Reporting Function

Assist in maintaining general ledger entries and reconciling accounts.

Prepare invoices, accounting schedules, and manage accounts receivable/payable.

Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closings.

Maintain and organize financial records and documentation.

Assist in preparing reports for management, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Liaise with clients regarding accounts and documents issues.

Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow transactions.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and relevant laws.

Support the client with to liaise with audits, tax and other financial projects as needed.

ii. Pre-IPO Facilitation and Support Function

Assist in Pre-IPO readiness assessments and advisory engagements:-

Pre-IPO planning and restructuring.

Financial and operational improvements.

Pre-IPO restructuring and rationalisation exercises.

Assist in provide insights through financial analysis, business modelling and risk assessment.

Assist in drafting findings including recommendations/solutions to address weaknesses identified

Assist in update the progress of engagement and participate in the report preparation of the findings.

Assist to ensure all engagement deliverables are completed within the engagement timelines.

Work closely with working group to ensure timeliness and completion of work throughout the Pre-IPO process.

Requirements:

Degree holders or equivalent in the field of Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or other related Business Management field OR possess professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

1 - 3 years of relevant working experience.

Proficient in written and spoken English as well as possess excellent communication, report writing and computer skills.

Proactive, strong analytical and problem-solving ability, resourceful, innovative and have an eye for detail.

Team player who is also able to work well independently under a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Possess own transport, where possible.

Requisite Skills: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Words &

Microsoft Power-point, able to work well in a team, responsible, well-mannered, excellent time management skills.

Knowledge in Autocount, SQL & Sage/UBS Accounting will be an added advantage.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounting Consultant?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Have you completed a professional qualification in accounting?
• Which of the following accounting software are you experienced with?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?