General Accountant

Unigen Technology Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kedah is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial statements, oversee accounts payable and receivable, and ensure compliance with Malaysian tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, strong ERP skills, and experience in financial reporting and process improvement. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact the company's financial processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and monitor inventory valuations.
• Prepare and submit tax estimates and corporate tax filings.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Tax compliance

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SQL Accounting

Job description

Overview

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance.
• Manage the full month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations (bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory sub-ledger).
• Assist in the preparation of statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, including raw material, labor, and overhead.
• Reconcile inventory valuations between the physical stock count and the general ledger (standard costing experience is a plus).
• Analyze cost variances and report on findings to support operational decision-making.
• Support the costing of new products and review Bill of Materials (BOM) for accuracy.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Oversee the processing of supplier invoices, ensuring proper coding and authorization in line with company policies.
• Manage customer invoicing and monitor accounts receivable aging to ensure timely collections.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.

Taxation & Statutory Requirements

• Prepare and submit monthly tax estimates (CP204), SST/GST returns, and annual corporate tax filings (Form C).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Malaysian tax regulations (Income Tax Act, SST Act).
• Handle withholding tax (WHT) procedures for relevant payments.
• Prepare and submit statutory forms to relevant bodies (e.g., EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRD Corp).

Process Improvement & System Management

• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize the company's ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SQL Accounting) effectively for financial transactions and reporting.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting exercises.