Group Accountant

Ohio Society of CPAs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Group Accountant to oversee the group consolidation and reporting processes. This role involves managing financial accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial planning and analysis across multiple legal entities. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and significant experience in financial accounting, with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant qualification required.
• Over 5 years of relevant working experience preferred.
• Experience with consolidation is desired but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial reports.
• Oversee operational accounting and manage intercompany transactions.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting exercises.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

ACCA or CA or equivalent

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Group Accountant to take ownership of the monthly group consolidation and reporting process across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions. This role is critical in ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial information is produced for submission to the ultimate holding company.

You will work closely with regional finance teams and the Group Finance Lead to prepare consolidated financials, manage inter-company transactions and eliminations, and support group-level reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, consolidation package and annual financial reports for ultimate holding company.
• Oversee operational accounting including GL, intercompany transactions
• Manage end-to-end financial closing and maintain accurate books, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and timely reporting.
• Oversee maintenance of chart of accounts
• Assist the HQ team in budgeting and forecasting exercises, ensuring alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Support ad hoc financial projects and analysis as required by the management team.

Job Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or ACCA, CA or its equivalent.
• Over 5 years of relevant working experience. Big 4 accounting firm experience desired but not a must
• Experience in consolidation desired but not a must
• Experience with Netsuite will be a plus
• Positive and result-driven
• Good sense of logic and analytical thinking.
• A team player with good organization skill.
• Hands-on/relevant working experience in a finance operating environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel