GL Accountant

K Apex Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Apex is seeking a General Ledger Accountant with audit experience in Malaysia to manage the general ledger, prepare financial statements, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will record, classify, and reconcile transactions, prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and support auditors with documentation.

The role emphasizes internal controls, month-end close, and collaboration with other departments to drive accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Significant experience as a General Ledger Accountant.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the General Ledger: record, classify, and reconcile all financial transactions accurately and timely.
• Prepare Financial Reports: create and maintain balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure Compliance: ensure records comply with regulatory standards and procedures.
• Support Audits: collaborate with internal and external auditors and provide documentation.
• Analyze financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and identify trends.
• Authorize balance sheet reconciliations and ensure account accuracy.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review and approve financial reports for management and statutory purposes.
• Implement and enforce internal controls over GL transactions.
• Recommend process improvements and system enhancements for GL operations.
• Provide documentation during audits.

Skills

General Ledger

Audit experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

A General Ledger Accountant with audit experience will manage the company's general ledger, prepare financial statements, and ensure regulatory compliance, leveraging their audit experience to improve internal controls and support auditors. Key responsibilities include transaction reconciliation, account analysis, financial reporting, and providing accounting support.

Manage the General Ledger:

Record, classify, and reconcile all financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.

Prepare Financial Reports:

Create and maintain accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Ensure Compliance:

Ensure financial records comply with regulatory standards and that accounting procedures are followed.

Support Audits:

Collaborate with and support both internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and insights.

Analyse financial data to provide insights, support budgeting and forecasting, and identify trends.

Authorize balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of accounts

Lead and authorize month-end and year-end closing activities

Review and approve financial reports for management and statutory purposes

Implement and enforce internal controls over GL transactions

Recommend process improvements and system enhancements for GL operations

Provide necessary documentation and explanations during internal and external audits

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is generally expected.

Significant experience as a General Ledger Accountant is essential, particularly with experience in audit firm

Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong communication skills for collaborating with other departments and auditors.

Tax knowledge, a fundamental understanding of tax principles or prior experience with tax-related processes.

Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services 11-50 employees

Kerry Apex is a very diversified global business portfolio. We provide a wide range of supply chain solutions, from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, sea, road, rail and multimodal transport), industrial project logistics to cross-border e-commerce and other related businesses.

Our diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways, and local expertise spans across Asia, North and South America, Africa, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Europe.

Our Values

Treat our employees as family, but we're not a family business.

Trust and respect our customers, partners and vendors.

Invest in our employees, systems and assets.

Continue to focus on organic growth to meet our customer's needs.

Mission Statement

Making global commerce possible through

innovative logistics solutions

Kerry Apex is a very diversified global business portfolio. We provide a wide range of supply chain solutions, from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, sea, road, rail and multimodal transport), industrial project logistics to cross-border e-commerce and other related businesses.

Our diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways, and local expertise spans across Asia, North and South America, Africa, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Europe.

Our Values

Treat our employees as family, but we're not a family business.

Trust and respect our customers, partners and vendors.

Invest in our employees, systems and assets.

Continue to focus on organic growth to meet our customer's needs.

Mission Statement

Making global commerce possible through

innovative logistics solutions

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