Head of Accounting

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Accounting in Kuala Selangor. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing audit coordination, and providing regional financial leadership. The ideal candidate has a professional accounting qualification and strong leadership skills, with expertise in the trading or manufacturing sectors. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing accounting and finance functions.
• Regional exposure within APAC or SEA.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly & quarterly financial reporting.
• Manage financial consolidation and statements.
• Lead audit coordination and serve as primary contact with auditors.
• Provide regional financial leadership and guidance.
• Support M&A and new business ventures.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in accounting software

Knowledge of financial regulations

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA)

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

• Join a market leader.
• Career growth and learning opportunity.

About Our Client

Join one of the largest market leaders within the trading industry that is rapidly expanding their footprint within the SEA market.

Job Description

Oversee Monthly & Quarterly Financial Reporting: Manage timely and accurate month-end and quarterly closing for the SEA Region, including managerial and statutory reporting, with a focus on reconciling flash-to-actual differences and reviewing post-closing reports like AR analysis and FX exposure.

Manage Financial Consolidation and Statements: Direct quarterly regional consolidation, ensuring high-quality financial statement reviews, intercompany reconciliations, and tax schedules, as well as preparing regional consolidation presentations with key financial analysis.

Lead Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit scope, planning, and year-end processes to ensure timely completion of financial statements for both group and local statutory filings, while supporting all audit queries.

Provide Regional Financial Leadership: Act as the regional head for all accounting activities, offering leadership and technical guidance, implementing accounting policies and standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Support M&A and New Business Ventures: Offer expert advice and support on financial aspects of new business initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and other technical accounting topics relevant to regional operations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Accounting should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in managing accounting and finance functions in the trading / manufacturing / heavy industrial sector.
• Regional exposure within APAC or SEA is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to manage a diverse team.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to support strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

What's on Offer

• Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Leadership role with significant influence on organizational success.