FP&A Analyst cum Accountant (Sole Contributor)

Quintus Search; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Malaysia seeks an FP&A Analyst cum Accountant as a sole contributor. You will spearhead the preparation and consolidation of APAC financial cycles and ensure compliance with US GAAP standards. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and demonstrate strong skills in financial forecasting and month-end closing activities. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and streamline operational management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Experience with US SOX/GAAP standards.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders across diverse countries.
• Proven ability to work autonomously as a sole contributor, with strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Proficiency in financial forecasting, budgeting, and month-end closing activities, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate APAC financial cycles including forecasts.
• Oversee execution of operational plans against the APAC Annual Plan.
• Lead month-end closing activities and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide reports on progress vs financial metrics for regional management.
• Offer planning and analysis/reporting to improve forecasting accuracy and strategic decision-making.
• Take charge of Malaysia's accounting activities, ensuring adherence to accounting policies.
• Lead month-end closing and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline month-end processes and improve efficiency.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Month-end closing

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Overview

About the job FP&A Analyst cum Accountant (Sole Contributor)

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the preparation and consolidation of APAC financial cycles, including the Annual Operating Plan, Forecasts, and guiding measurables to facilitate the achievement of business objective.
• Working closely with the Senior Finance Director and Country Finance Managers to refine plans and forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational targets.
• Oversee the execution of operational plans against the APAC Annual Plan, with a keen focus on P&L Achievements and optimizing Working Capital/Cash Flows.
• Provide comprehensive reports on business progress vs. financial metrics, keeping the regional management abreast of key initiatives across APAC.
• Offer proactive planning and analysis/reporting to improve forecasting accuracy and empower strategic decision-making.
• Take charge of Malaysia\'s accounting activities, guaranteeing strict adherence to accounting policies and practices for streamlined asset and operational management.
• Lead month-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline month-end processes and enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with US SOX/GAAP standards, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders across diverse countries and organizational levels.
• Proven ability to work autonomously as a sole contributor, exhibiting strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Proficiency in financial forecasting, budgeting, and month-end closing activities, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.