Financial Accountant (Continuous Improvement)

APAC Michael Page; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for a BFinancial Accountant for a leading manufacturing organization in Malaysia. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting and enhancements to processes, requiring 5-7 years of experience in accounting and proficiency in English. Opportunities for career progression and regional exposure are available.

Benefits

Career Progression

Great Remuneration

Regional exposure

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in General Accounting/Controlling experience.
• Proficient in English, capable of explaining financial issues clearly.
• Experience in engaging diverse global teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end close process and financial information delivery.
• Lead root cause analysis to improve processes.
• Implement automation to enhance financial reporting efficiency.
• Ensure strong control environment and healthy balance sheet.
• Support tax consultants with required financial information.
• Work with partners for timely statutory reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Change management

Problem-solving

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Michael Page are currently partnering with a well established Manufacturing Shared Service company to recruit a BFinancial Accountant to join the team! They are looking for someone with a key eye for continuous improvement.

Client Details

Our client is an established player in the industrial/manufacturing industry with a substantial presence across the Asia Pacific region. This large organization prides itself on its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Description

Your main job duties will include;

• Responsible for month end close process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial information to stakeholders.
• Lead root cause analysis of recurring issues to drive targeted improvements and prevent future process disruptions.
• Implement automation and digital tools to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention in financial reporting processes.
• Ensure strong control environment across region
• Ensure a healthy position of balance sheet is a priority.
• Business Partnering
• Support cash generation initiatives.
• Direct & Indirect Taxes - support MC & Tax Consultants by providing financial information required to align with Local Tax requirements liabilities.
• Transfer Pricing - provide accurate information regarding New TP and Annual Revisions.
• Statutory reporting - work with external partner to ensure timely and accurate submission of local statutory reporting to relevant authorities.
• Assist in better business decisions by provision of financial expertise and insightful analysis to all ad hoc queries in line with SLA.
• Ensure corporate governance standards are met, taking accountability for effective operation of relevant financial reporting controls.
• Identify opportunities for standardisation and simplification across the process area on a continual basis.

Profile

The successful candidate will ideally have;

• A Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent, with a minimum 5-7 years in General Accounting/ Controlling experience.
• English language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial management.
• Experience of change management and building engagement.
• Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams.

Job Offer

The successful candidate will receive;

• The opportunity to lead process improvement projects
• Career Progression
• Regional exposure
• Great Remuneration

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Georgina McEwen on [phone].