Accounting Manager

PERSOL; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead GL accounting teams and ensure compliance with US GAAP. The successful candidate will manage the month-end close process, review journal entries, and maintain internal controls. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and professional certifications are required, with over 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role. Strong knowledge of IFRS is essential, and experience with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Strong practical experience with IFRS required, US GAAP is a plus.
• Experience working at Big 4 or regional accounting firms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop GL accounting teams under US GAAP.
• Manage month-end clos and ensure timely recording of transactions.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

GL accounting management

IFRS knowledge

Month-end close management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance

Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

• Lead and develop the GL accounting teams under US GAAP
• Manage month-end clos and ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations; resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Prepare monthly financial schedules and reports, including Balance Sheet and P&L analyses
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; ensure compliance with US GAAP and/or local GAAP as needed.
• Analyzes new accounting standards (US GAAP) and reporting requirements and provides recommendation to CAO and Corporate Controller
• Coordinate external audits and provide high-quality, timely responses to auditor requests.
• Support optimization of accounting processes, leveraging technology and process improvements to speed up the Month End Close process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, HR, IT) to align processes and ensure accurate financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Professional certification in Accounting (ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Manager+ role
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with IFRS required, US GAAP a plus
• Experience working at the Big 4 accounting firms or regional accounting firms a plus
• Experienced in managing month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• ERP optimization experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be added advantage.