Junior Accountant

Lesaffre; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their finance team in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role involves supporting various finance operations including monthly reporting, managing treasury functions, and preparing tax-related reports. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in accounting or finance, proficiency in Excel, and strong analytical skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience needed.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of finance operations in Accounts Payable & Receivable.
• Manage VAT reports and submissions, along with other tax-related reports.
• Assist in annual audit exercises and perform ad hoc projects for reporting enhancements.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance

Tools

Oracle HFM

SAP SD/FI-CO

SAP S/4 HANA modules

Job description

Company Description

Lesaffre’s presence in Asia Pacific has been established for decades. With the Asia Pacific regional headquarters based in Singapore, we aim to serve our customers in this region with better engagement and service. Proximity to our customers is one of our core missions. This ensures Lesaffre can work with local bakers to create regional specialties and anticipate trends.

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Accountant to join our team at Lesaffre. The successful candidate will support the Finance team with monthly reporting.

1. Monthly reporting
   • Perform all aspects of finance operations in Accounts Payable & Receivable.
   • Handle treasury & banking functions.
   • Reconcile sales & purchase trade activities with inter-company affiliates.
   • Prepare monthly AP & AR reports.
   • Manage VAT reports and submissions, and other tax-related reports.
   • Review sales & purchase process flows to ensure proper execution of sales activities.
   • Support monthly operations reviews & other management reports.
   • Assist in annual audit exercises.
2. Perform ad hoc projects for reporting enhancements and management requests.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Well-organized with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Positive attitude, good team player, high sense of ownership, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Oracle HFM, SAP SD/FI-CO, SAP S/4 HANA modules is a plus.