Finance & Project Cost Analyst

Merantara Sdn. Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merantara Sdn. Bhd. seeks a qualified finance professional to oversee accounting, month-end reporting, and cost analysis for project-based technology services. You will coordinate with HR and project teams on payroll and budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Malaysian standards.

The role emphasizes process improvements, data integrity, and collaboration with tax advisers to meet regulatory requirements. A recognized accounting qualification is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting or finance knowledge, including bookkeeping, financial statements, cost accounting and budgeting basics.
• Familiarity with Malaysia accounting and tax practices and ability to confirm requirements with guidance.
• Ability to organise financial data, check formulas, reconcile figures and investigate differences.
• Professional qualifications preferred in Malaysia (MIA, MICPA, ACCA).

Responsibilities

• Accounting and month-end reporting: handle entries and supporting documents, receivables, payables, expenses and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare information for financial reporting, tax, e-invoicing and record retention with local advisers.
• Project cost analysis: record spending on people, equipment, locations, outsourced work and tools.
• Track receipts, payments, cash requirements and budget variances; reconcile payroll with HR and project teams.
• Maintain equipment and software subscription records and improve data preparation and reconciliation.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Data accuracy

Education

MIA with C.A.(M) designation

MICPA membership

ACCA membership

Bachelor in accounting/finance

Tools

Power Query

Power BI

Automation

Job description

Merantara Sdn. Bhd. seeks a qualified finance professional to oversee accounting, month-end reporting, and cost analysis for project-based technology services. You will coordinate with HR and project teams on payroll and budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Malaysian standards.

The role emphasizes process improvements, data integrity, and collaboration with tax advisers to meet regulatory requirements. A recognized accounting qualification is essential.