Job description
1. Preparation of Financial Statements
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Compile income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
2. Financial Record Management
- Update and maintain general ledger, sales, and purchase records.
- Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
3. Tax Preparation
- Prepare annual tax estimates for companies and individuals (if required).
- Compile supporting documents for tax filing.
4. Dealing with LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia)
- Communicate directly with LHDN officers for inquiries, audits, reviews, or tax appeals.
- Draft responses to tax notices or disputes.
5. Tax Compliance
- Ensure the company and clients meet deadlines for tax filing and payment.
- Advise management on compliance requirements and available tax incentives.
6. Tax Planning
- Develop legitimate and effective tax-saving strategies.
- Provide recommendations for financial management that minimizes tax liabilities.
7. Audit Support
- Prepare documents required by internal or external auditors.
- Provide clarifications on any issues raised during audits.
8. Client Advisory Services
- Offer financial and tax advisory services to clients (if needed).
- Assist clients in understanding financial reports and tax implications.
Qualifications:
1.Candidate must possess at least aBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
2.Must be a memberofany oneof the following recognised professional accounting bodies:
- Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) / Malaysian Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (CAI)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in liaising with LHDN or tax authorities is an added advantage.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.