Financial Accountant

Assa Abloy Ab; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SKIDATA Australasia is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to oversee forecasting, budgeting, general ledger, tax and governance for Australasia and Malaysia. You will manage month-end close, reconciliations, payroll and statutory reporting while liaising with group tax and external advisors.

The role requires IFRS/AASB knowledge, strong Excel and ERP/BI skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach in a regional finance team environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting or related field; CPA qualification desirable.
• At least 5 years' experience in financial accounting, reporting and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, AASB, tax and payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting, general ledger and balance sheet management.
• Prepare internal and external reporting, and support audits and governance.
• Oversee payroll, BAS, IAS, FBT and transfer pricing obligations.
• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, journals and accruals.
• Collaborate with regional and group stakeholders and drive process improvements.
• Support company secretarial obligations and maintain SOPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA qualification desirable

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Financial Accountant SKIDATA Australasia | Office Location- SKIDATA Malaysia Office Selangor - Fixed Term Contarct

About SKIDATA

SKIDATA is a global leader in access and revenue management solutions for car parks, ski resorts, stadiums, arenas and attractions. Our Australasian team works within a collaborative regional finance framework spanning Australia and Malaysia, supported by our wider international group.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to play a key role in financial planning, reporting and performance management across SKIDATA Australasia and Malaysia. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Finance and Administration APAC, you'll own a broad remit covering forecasting, budgeting, general ledger, tax, payroll and governance. This is a genuinely hands-on role where your insights will directly shape business decisions.

What you'll do

• Manage the fortnightly sales forecast and support quarterly forecast cycles and the annual budget process, documenting assumptions and explaining variances.
• Prepare internal management reports and group submissions, and support statutory and external reporting obligations.
• Manage reconciliations, journals, accruals and balance sheet maintenance, and review and finalise month-end and year-end close.
• Manage BAS and payroll tax lodgements, and support IAS, FBT, transfer pricing and other tax obligations, liaising with group tax and external advisors.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll in line with Fair Work and relevant Modern Awards, including superannuation, leave and entitlements.
• Prepare for internal and external audits and strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Support oversight of AP and AR, and help guide junior and offshore finance team members.
• Partner with local, regional and group stakeholders as a key point of contact for finance queries and ad hoc analysis.
• Drive process improvements and maintain SOP documentation for key finance workflows.
• Support company secretarial obligations and governance compliance across APAC entities.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA qualification desirable.
• At least 5 years' experience in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, AASB, ATO obligations and Australian corporate tax.
• Hands-on experience with BAS, IAS, FBT, payroll tax and WorkCover compliance.
• Strong payroll knowledge, including superannuation and employee entitlements.
• Experience with audits, internal controls and corporate governance frameworks.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and BI tools.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication, a collaborative style and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Why join us

• Broad, varied role with real ownership across the full finance function.
• Exposure to regional and global group stakeholders.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture that embraces digital ways of working.
• Minimal travel

Innovative solutions at the cutting edge, a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment, and diverse opportunities – welcome to the world of SKIDATA. Join our strong, international team now and help shape the future of modern access solutions with your creativity and expertise. When you join our SKIDATA team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 62,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. #SKIDATA Innovative solutions at the cutting edge, a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment, and diverse opportunities – welcome to the world of SKIDATA. Join our strong, international team now and help shape the future of modern access solutions with your creativity and expertise. When you join our SKIDATA team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 62,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. #SKIDATA