GCR - Accounting, Compliance & Reporting, Associate

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a finance professional to manage tax, compliance, and reporting for major clients. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment focused on continuous learning and leadership development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in Finance functions.
• Experience in SAP system implementation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit individual audited financial statements.
• Coordinate month end, quarter end, and year end closing.
• Monitor and manage all taxes including submissions and payments.
• Respond to tax queries and identify potential tax risks.
• Support collaboration with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

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 tools to help you execute your job.

The opportunity

You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the largest clients in Malaysia from a finance perspective, covering the following functions:

• Management Reporting

You will also have the opportunity to learn from other high performing individuals in EY as well as benefit from leading edge training and materials to help in your development.

Your key responsibilities

You will be assigned to one of the two aforementioned functions according to your skillset, where you will be:

• Involved in the timely preparation and submission of individual audited financial statements, management reports, corporate income tax returns and other internal and external reporting in accordance with the relevant accounting and tax standards and Company policies.
• Support the local controller to coordinate, plan and maintain accounting activities for month end, quarter end and year end closing by adhering to timeline and ensure completeness and accurate maintenance of accounting records.
• Monitor and manage all taxes (direct and indirect) periodic submissions, filings, payment and notices/letters as raised by relevant authorities.
• Support and assist to respond to all tax (direct & indirect) queries, tax assessments and notices, identify potential tax risk/issue and drive on the mitigation plan.
• Support relevant stakeholders request and reporting, such as coordinate with auditors, tax preparers, other business units, banks representative, government agencies and statutory bodies.
• Support, liaise and work with impacted parties on the implementation in response to new statutory & tax regulations.
• Provide support to general activities such as data mapping, maintaining proper work documentation.

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, Finance or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in deep functional operations within one or more Finance functions
• Proficiency with basic MS applications ie. Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Flexibility to undertake secondment at client’s premise, and open to a contractual employment arrangement

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in SAP system implementation and business process transformation is an added advantage

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. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• 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.