Financial Accountant: Forecasting, Payroll & Compliance (APAC)

ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Ltd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SKIDATA Malaysia is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support financial planning, reporting and performance management across Australasia and Malaysia. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Finance and Administration APAC, you will own budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, tax, payroll and governance.

This hands-on role emphasizes providing insights that shape business decisions, managing month-end close, tax lodgements, audits, and ensuring internal controls while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA qualification desirable.
• At least 5 years' experience in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, AASB, ATO obligations and Australian corporate tax.
• Hands-on experience with BAS, IAS, FBT, payroll tax and WorkCover compliance.
• Advanced Excel, ERP systems and BI tools proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fortnightly sales forecast and support quarterly forecast cycles and the annual budget process.
• 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 governance 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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA qualification desirable

Job description

SKIDATA Malaysia is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support financial planning, reporting and performance management across Australasia and Malaysia. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Finance and Administration APAC, you will own budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, tax, payroll and governance.

This hands-on role emphasizes providing insights that shape business decisions, managing month-end close, tax lodgements, audits, and ensuring internal controls while collaborating with