Group Accountant

PWM (PET WORLD INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD); Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PWM (PET WORLD INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD) is seeking a Group Accountant to manage group financial reporting and accounting, ensuring subsidiaries provide accurate information on time and comply with Malaysian accounting and legal requirements.

The role involves financial analysis, budgeting support, cash flow planning, and collaboration with auditors, tax agents, and bankers to strengthen internal controls and drive efficiency across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• ACCA qualification is a MUST.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, group consolidation or audit with managing a team.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or multi-subsidiary companies is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of MFRS, IFRS and Malaysian accounting/legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly Group financial reports.
• Consolidate financial information from all subsidiaries.
• Review intercompany transactions and adjust entries.
• Ensure subsidiaries submit reports on time.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis.
• Compare actual results to budgets and explain variances.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks or opportunities.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and company secretaries.

Skills

Financial reporting

Group consolidation

Audit

Team management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

ACCA qualification

Tools

SQL accounting systems

Job description

The Group Accountant will manage the company's group financial reporting and accounting. The main responsibility is to make sure all subsidiaries provide accurate financial information on time and that the Group follows Malaysian accounting and legal requirements.

The role will also prepare financial analysis and reports to help management make business decisions.

Main Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly Group financial reports.

Combine financial information from all subsidiaries.

Check transactions between companies and make the necessary adjustments.

Make sure subsidiaries submit their financial reports on time.

Review subsidiary accounts for accuracy and completeness.

Prepare management reports and financial analysis.

Compare actual results against budgets and explain major differences.

Assist with budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning.

Monitor the Group's financial performance and identify financial risks or opportunities.

3. Compliance & Audit

Make sure the company follows MFRS, IFRS, Companies Act 2016, and other requirements.

Coordinate annual external audits.

Work with auditors, tax agents, bankers, and company secretaries.

Assist with tax matters and other regulatory submissions.

4. Internal Controls & Improvement

Review accounting procedures and financial controls.

Improve finance processes to make work more efficient and accurate.

Help improve or implement accounting/ERP systems.

Look for ways to improve financial reporting.

5. Cash & Treasury

Monitor the Group's cash flow and available funds.

Assist with banking and treasury activities.

Support foreign exchange and financing matters when required.

Provide financial information and recommendations to management.

Assist with finance-related business projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Professional qualification of ACCA is a MUST

5-8 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, group consolidation, or audit with managing team > 5.

Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or companies with multiple subsidiaries is an advantage.

Good knowledge of MFRS, IFRS, and Malaysian accounting/legal requirements.

Experience using SQL accounting systems.

Pet World International Sdn Bhd, company established in 1979, originally operating as a photo retailer in southern Perak. Over the years, it has evolved into a prominent market expansion service as m provider, specializing in the distribution, retailing, and e-commerce of consumer goods, pet care products, confectionery, IT gadgets, and outdoor lifestyle items.

PWI provides a core competence in communication, involvement and a deep commitment to working across organizational boundaries by exported to countries such as Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Myanmar, Yemen, Papua New Guinea, and South Africa.

Pet World International Sdn Bhd, company established in 1979, originally operating as a photo retailer in southern Perak. Over the years, it has evolved into a prominent market expansion service as m provider, specializing in the distribution, retailing, and e-commerce of consumer goods, pet care products, confectionery, IT gadgets, and outdoor lifestyle items.

PWI provides a core competence in communication, involvement and a deep commitment to working across organizational boundaries by exported to countries such as Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Myanmar, Yemen, Papua New Guinea, and South Africa.