General Accountant

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group is partnering with a Malaysia-based organisation in the Industrial sector to hire a General Ledger (GL) Accountant. You will support financial reporting, tax compliance, and cash flow forecasting in a dynamic, multinational environment.

The role focuses on journals, reconciliations, fixed assets, and process improvements, with collaboration across Commercial, Business Development, and Project teams to meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in an MNC environment is highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• High computer literacy.
• Experience in financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset management, tax compliance, and cash flow forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Perform journals and update monthly financial reports/analysis.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules/reconciliations.
• Manage the Accounting Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare local tax compliance.
• Develop initiatives to improve processes and identify efficiencies.
• Cash flow management - forecasting.
• Respond to audit and tax queries.
• Ensure neat and organised filing of all finance/legal related documentation.
• Work closely with other functional teams to achieve task objectives.
• Ad hoc support to Finance team that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Tax compliance

GST/VAT knowledge

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Industrial sector to hire a General Ledger (GL) Accountant. This opportunity is based in Malaysia.

Position Overview

The General Ledger (GL) Accountant will support the finance function through effective financial reporting, compliance, cash flow management, and process improvement initiatives. This role contributes to the organisation's operational efficiency and financial integrity by delivering accurate financial information and supporting key business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform journals and update monthly financial reports/analysis.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules/reconciliations.
• Manage the Accounting Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare local tax compliance.
• Develop initiatives to improve processes and identify efficiencies.
• Cash flow management - forecasting.
• Respond to audit and tax queries.
• Ensure neat and organised filing of all finance/legal related documentation.
• Work closely with other functional teams such as Commercial, Business Development, and Project Teams to achieve task objectives.
• Ad hoc support to Finance team that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 year's experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in an MNC environment is highly desirable.

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• High computer literacy.
• Good knowledge of GST and VAT.
• Experience in financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset management, tax compliance, and cash flow forecasting.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong organisational and documentation management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to respond effectively to audit and tax-related queries.