Global Trade Accountant — 6-Month Contract, Kuala Lumpur

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking a Finance professional in Kuala Lumpur for a 6‑month contract. The role supports monthly close, reconciliations, GST and tax filings, intercompany settlements, and cashflow reporting.

The ideal candidate has an accounting or finance degree, plus experience with SAP/ERP and strong Excel skills. Knowledge of banking instruments like LC/Bank Guarantees is a plus. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications (CA/ACCA/CPA) advantageous.
• Experience liaising with financial institutions on banking instruments such as Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly financial closing process and ensure timely completion of month-end reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Coordinate intercompany settlements and vendors payments.
• Review and submit quarterly GST F5 returns and monthly withholding tax filing in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Distribute the monthly sales commission statements to sales team members based on calculations prepared by the SSC.
• Assist in the review and analysis of SG&A expenses and prepare variance and bridge analysis.
• Prepare prototype cost listings and advise SSC on related journal entries.
• Prepare monthly cashflow reports.
• Monitor collections and manage working capital performance.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and analyses using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Respond to routine finance-related requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support internal and external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory reviews.
• Support documentation and approvals relating to contracts, purchase orders, bank guarantees, export documentation, and notarization services where required.
• Liaise with banks, customers, and business partners on matters relating to performance bonds and letters of credit

Skills

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Reconciliations

Month-end closing

Cashflow

GST filing

Intercompany settlements

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/ACCA/ CPA advantageous

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Businesslist is seeking a Finance professional in Kuala Lumpur for a 6‑month contract. The role supports monthly close, reconciliations, GST and tax filings, intercompany settlements, and cashflow reporting.

The ideal candidate has an accounting or finance degree, plus experience with SAP/ERP and strong Excel skills. Knowledge of banking instruments like LC/Bank Guarantees is a plus. Immediate availability is preferred.