Financial Accountant (Continuous Improvement)

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

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage month end close processes and deliver timely financial information. The role will involve leading improvements in financial reporting, implementing automation tools, and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with at least 5-7 years of relevant experience. Strong English proficiency and change management skills are essential.

Benefits

Career Progression

Regional exposure

Great Remuneration

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years in General Accounting/Controlling experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month end close process and delivery of financial information.
• Lead root cause analysis to drive improvements.
• Implement automation to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure strong control environment across the region.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Change management experience

Ability to work in diverse teams

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 a healthy position of balance sheet is a priority.
• Business Partnering
• 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.

Job Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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