GCR - Accounting Compliance and Reporting, Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Accountant to manage client teams, ensure service delivery, and oversee financial operations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this role, which offers a competitive remuneration package and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Accounting or a related field.
• Knowledge of accounting and/or financial reporting systems is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead teams to ensure good service delivery to clients.
• Perform high-level review and provide value-add to client submissions.
• Oversee daily operations and client communications.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Strong drive to excel professionally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

Job description

Join our global network that understands what businesses need to have access, visibility and control. Our market-leading approach combines extensive local compliance and accounting experience with a standard global compliance process and web-based tools to help you execute your job.

The opportunity

You’ll have the opportunity to provide clients an integrated, consistent, quality service that unlocks the potential of the compliance function, with tax compliance, statutory accounts preparation and tax accounting calculation support.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage and lead teams to ensure good service delivery to clients and marketing of potential clients.
• Perform high-level review and provide value-add to the work to be submitted to clients.
• Oversee the daily operations of the respective groups and ensure all communications with clients are supported by e-mails, outlining agreed action steps, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Perform variance analysis on the financial performances / payroll movements of the clients.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets and monthly forecasts for respective group and comparison with previous budget/forecasts.
• Oversee credit control and prompt collection of debts for respective portfolio of clients. Work with Finance to follow up on outstanding and doubtful debts.
• Formulate and review accounting processes / policies. Identify and recommend improvements to current policies & procedures, processes and client servicing arrangements in line with current business and regulatory practices.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of new or revised accounting and / or payroll systems, procedures and records.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Accounting or a related field

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of accounting and/or financial reporting systems

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, as needed.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.