Financial Accountant

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Job Responsibilities

1. Timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial and management reporting, in compliance with all relevant accounting standards, corporate guidelines and other regulatory and legal requirements.
2. Be involved in the preparation of the Annual Report, including notes to the financial statements.
3. Be involved in preparing Board meeting papers and announcements for the stock exchange.
4. Work closely with the finance team to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of overall accounting and financial functions.
5. Responsible for annual statutory audit process, i.e., preparation of audit schedules and liaise with external auditors during interim and annual audit.
6. Coordinate and liaise with company secretary and other governing authorities pertaining to statutory requirements.
7. Liaise with Government departments, Inland Revenue Board, Customs, MOF and other statutory bodies for compliance and approvals.

Corporate Finance

1. Prepare and present the project papers for evaluation to banks, investors, regulatory bodies and others.
2. Involve in Group budget and forecast preparation, including cash flow management and financial analysis.

Internal Control

1. Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and compliance with regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
2. Formulate and enforce continuous improvement on financial and operations internal controls, policies and procedures.
3. Identify accounting problems, research possible solutions and form conclusions to be presented to superior.

Tax Compliance

1. Assist in tax compliance with Income Tax Return preparation and Transfer Pricing documentation.

Ad-hoc

1. Support ad-hoc assignments related to all areas of accounting and finance.

Job Specification / Preferred Skill:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, business or similar.
2. Member, or affiliate, or student of a recognised professional body (ACCA/ CIMA/ CA/ CPA) is preferred.
3. At least 4 years of relevant experience within external audit and/or financial accounting/reporting capacity. Experience in listed company is an advantage.
4. Solid accounting/tax technical background, including consolidation and reporting. Proficient in accounting standards, MFRS and GAAP.

Organisation

1. Deadline-driven - you will work to strict monthly reporting, budget, and forecast deadlines.
2. Diligent, attention to detail, with a strong team focus and desire to achieve results including the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
3. Intermediate to advanced level in MS Excel, and good knowledge in PowerPoint and Word. Proficient in using accounting/ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, etc.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

1. Possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in using spreadsheets to extract, compile, analyse and interpret data, meticulous and detail-oriented.

Personal

1. Trustworthy in keeping company’s confidential matters and trade secrets. Travel may be required on ad-hoc basis.

Language

1. Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a financial accountant?
• Have you worked in a role which requires experience with financial analysis and modelling?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• Do you have a professional membership with an accounting body?