Executive, Finance Upstream Malaysia

SD Guthrie Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Guthrie Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the full set of accounts, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and maintain compliance with GPA, SOPs, MASB standards.

The role includes preparing financial statements, coordinating month-end and year-end closings, monitoring expenses, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, and collaborating across departments to provide financial insights for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy and Professional Accountancy Qualification.
• Fresh graduate or 2 years preferably in financial accounting and/or audit.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full set of accounts for the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in financial reporting.
• Ensure that the detailed accounts (including those at the estates and mills) are properly maintained in accordance with Group Procedures and Authorities (GPA), Plantations Division's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), applicable accounting standards issued by the MASB and other generally accepted accounting practices.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Coordinate and execute month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor and control expenses, analysing variances and identifying areas for improvement.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making. - Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies, liaising with auditors and regulatory authorities as required.
• Implement and maintain accounting systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.
• Recommending and implementing changes as needed to ensure compliance and improve efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Professional Accountancy Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Job Description

• Manage and oversee the full set of accounts for the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in financial reporting.
• Ensure that the detailed accounts (including those at the estates and mills) are properly maintained in accordance with Group Procedures and Authorities (GPA), Plantations Division's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), applicable accounting standards issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) and other generally accepted accounting practices.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Coordinate and execute month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor and control expenses, analysing variances and identifying areas for improvement.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision making. - Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies, liaising with auditors and regulatory authorities as required.
• Implement and maintain accounting systems and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.
• Recommending and implementing changes as needed to ensure compliance and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy and Professional Accountancy Qualification.
• Fresh graduate or 2 years preferably in financial accounting and/or audit.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage