Country Chief Accountant 【Japanese Speaker】

Agensi Pekerjaan Reeracoen Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Country Chief Accountant who is proficient in Japanese and English. This pivotal role involves coordinating with finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, managing internal controls, and overseeing treasury functions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The company offers a dynamic work environment with additional benefits such as medical coverage, performance bonuses, and flexible benefits. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car Parking Allowance

Language Allowance

Performance Bonus

Annual Leave

Medical Coverage

Flexi-benefit options

Employer EPF contribution (15%)

Free Breakfast and Lunch on weekdays

Paternity Leave

Annual free influenza vaccination

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the medical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field required.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with finance teams for accurate month-end and year-end closing.
• Manage Internal Controls of Financial Reporting documentation.
• Oversee Treasury functions like cash flow forecasting and banking matters.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Reporting

Accounting Principles

Taxation Knowledge

Proficiency in English

Japanese Language Skills

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Professional Qualifications (ACCA, CPA)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Country Chief Accountant 【Japanese Speaker】 ID:57377

Overview

Salary Range: 14,650 MYR ~ 17,650 MYR

Industry: Medical & Healthcare, Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical/Medical Equipment)

Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with SSC KL Finance teams (AP, GAMA, AR, TR, T&E, Compliance, Procurement) to ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, following the closing checklist.
2. Perform analytical reviews of profit and loss accounts and balance sheets, ensuring financial accuracy of the affiliate’s financial statements.
3. Manage Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) documentation and internal controls, acting as owner for ICFR tools (INVOLVE and BWISE).
4. Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, follow up on open items, and rectify anomalies.
5. Submit reporting packages (e.g., Sustainability, Insurance) accurately and timely. Handle IFRS 16 Leasing matters using tools like SimSol / Planon.
6. Review and approve manual journal entries posted by SSC KL. Oversee management accounting tasks such as period cost and COPA allocations.
7. Manage Accounts Receivables and Payables, including review and approval of manual billings, debtors aging, vendor invoices, and payments.
8. Oversee Treasury functions like cash flow forecasting, FX deals, credit facilities, and banking matters.
9. Manage master data such as Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center, WBS, vendor & customer data, UCI, etc.
10. Prepare statutory tax calculations, reconcilements, and liaise with tax consultants. Prepare audit schedules and documentation, coordinate with auditors.
11. Participate in compliance audits, respond to audit queries, and seek continuous improvement opportunities.
12. Serve as the main contact for SSC KL Finance teams and affiliates for financial issue resolution and advisory.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the industry (medical, pharmaceutical, biotech), with at least 3 years in an accountant or audit role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, audit, and taxation.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office; professional qualifications like ACCA or CPA are advantageous.
• Meticulous, proactive, independent, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel for business when required.
• Proficiency in English; Japanese language skills are a plus.

Additional Benefits

• Car Parking Allowance
• Language Allowance
• Performance Bonus
• Annual Leave
• Medical Coverage (including outpatient, personal accident, panel clinics)
• Flexi-benefit options
• Employer EPF contribution (15%)
• Free Breakfast and Lunch on weekdays
• Paternity, Maternity, and Pilgrimage Leave
• Annual free influenza vaccination