GL Accountant (Mandarin Speaker)

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a financial professional specialized in general ledger management and financial reporting. The role involves participating in financial closing processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as IFRS and US GAAP, and supporting audits. Successful candidates will have a strong analytical background and the ability to manage reconciliations across entities. Join a dynamic team in Kuala Lumpur and contribute to financial integrity and reporting excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial closing processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting policies, including IFRS and US GAAP.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare variance analyses.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Review and post journal entries, accruals, and deferrals.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Job description

General Ledger Management & Period Close

• Actively participate in the full cycle of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Ensure all necessary general ledger activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Review and post complex journal entries, accruals, and deferrals in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Prepare and review detailed balance sheet account reconciliations (Cash, Fixed Assets, Accrued Expenses) to ensure accurate recorded balances.
• Timely identify and investigate reconciling items and ensure they are resolved promptly.
• Perform and manage reconciliations of all intercompany accounts and transactions within the Shared Services structure.
• Ensure proper recording and balancing of intercompany payables and receivables across entities.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the GL for assigned entities by regularly reviewing entries and chart of accounts.
• Analyze financial data, investigate and resolve discrepancies in GL balances, and prepare variance analyses to explain fluctuations in actual vs. budget/prior period figures for management review.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules and reports for internal management reporting and external statutory filings.

Compliance, Controls, and Audit

• Ensure all general ledger activities and related documentation comply with relevant accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) and company policies.
• Act as a key resource during internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation, schedules, and explanations related to GL accounts and processes.
• Adhere to and recommend improvements for internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard company assets and maintain the reliability of financial data.