Management Accountant

Vuly Play; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vuly Play, an Australian company establishing a Kuala Lumpur hub, seeks a detail-oriented Management Accountant to oversee closing, reporting, and payroll across local and international units.

You will manage general ledger operations, reconciliations, and statutory audit facilitation while delivering insightful financial analysis to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in management accounting or financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and update the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations; intercompany settlements.
• Manage Fixed Asset registers, CAPEX tracking, and depreciation.
• Process monthly payroll and statutory deductions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Provide financial insights to management and collaborate with auditors.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Vuly
Vuly Play is an Australian company known for premium outdoor play equipment that gets families outside and sparks imagination. We’re expanding our global footprint and building a new hub in Kuala Lumpur to support growth across Australia, North America, the UK, Europe and beyond. KL will be a key centre for talent, operations, and future leadership.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Management Accountant to oversee our financial closing activities, monthly reporting, and financial compliance. Based in Malaysia, you will be responsible for end-to-end accounting processes including general ledger operations, financial reconciliations, statutory audit facilitation, and payroll processing across the organization, including local and international business units (e.g., Vuly, AUD, EU/UK, CAD, MY, US).

Key Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities within strict reporting deadlines.

Prepare and update the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement and Balance Sheet.

Perform balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and intercompany settlements.

Manage Fixed Asset (FA) registers, including capital expenditure (CAPEX) tracking, additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation calculations.

Calculate and post monthly accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue, and journal adjustments.

Year-End Management Accounts & Reconciliations

Prepare comprehensive year-end management accounts and audit schedules.

Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.

Provide financial insights and analysis to various internal teams and management.

Manage and oversee the credit card reconciliation process, ensuring timely completion from team members.

Ensure all transaction coding is accurate and allocated to the correct expense accounts.

Payroll & Operational Accounting

Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculations for salary, allowances, and overtime.

Handle statutory payroll deductions and timely submissions, including EPF (KWSP), SOCSO (PERKESO), EIS, and PCB (LHDN).

Prepare payroll journal entries and perform monthly payroll reconciliation against general ledger accounts.

Stakeholder Management & Financial Analysis

Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, department heads, and senior leadership to explain variances against budgets and forecasts.

Manage relationships with external third parties, including auditors, tax consultants, banking partners, and local government bodies.

Assist in cash flow management, budgeting, and performance analysis to support business decisions.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualification is highly advantageous.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in management accounting, financial reporting, or general ledger management.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, financial modeling).

Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven track record of managing external auditors and communicating effectively with non-finance stakeholders.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to shape finance operations in a growing Malaysia office.

Exposure to both strategic and operational aspects of finance.

Collaborative, innovative, and supportive workplace culture.

What can I earn as a Management Accountant