RTR Accountant

Swisslog; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslog in Malaysia is seeking an RTR Accountant to drive timely period-end closing, reconciliations, and IFRS-compliant financial reporting.

You will compile monthly statements, manage cash flow forecasts, monitor foreign currency hedges, and coordinate tax filings across SEA countries.

The role requires accounting education, 1–3 years experience, Excel and SAP proficiency, strong English, and meticulous attention to detail to support audits and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Background in Accounting or professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA).
• Proficient in MS Excel and SAP Accounting Software.
• Analytical and meticulous with great attention to detail.
• Good time management and ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead timely period-end closing activities with reconciliations and verification of financial records.
• Compile month-end cash flow data and prepare 12-month cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor and manage foreign currency hedging contracts with Treasury and banks.
• Compile and submit periodic GST/VAT/SST, payroll, and withholding tax filings.
• Oversee financial accounting in line with local GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, tax reports, and other financial reports.
• Support external and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and local tax regulations for audits and tax purposes.
• Serve as primary contact for external audits and tax compliance audits.
• Provide validation support for vendor master data creation requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Accounting background or ACCA/CIMA

Tools

MS Excel

SAP Accounting Software

Job description

RTR Accountant

Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?

At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.

Responsibilities Make an impact

• Lead timely period-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and verification of financial records to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Compile month-end cash flow data, prepare 12‑month cash flow forecasts, and upload the information into the Corporate Treasury system.
• Monitor and manage foreign currency hedging contracts in collaboration with Corporate Treasury and local banks.
• Compile and submit periodic tax filings (e.g., GST/VAT/SST, payroll tax, withholding tax), ensuring compliance with tax regulations across all relevant countries.
• Oversee the preparation of financial accounting in compliance with local accounting standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Prepare and submit monthly financial statements, tax reports, and other financial reports for publication in the Corporate Financial News by Group Controlling.
• Support external and internal audits
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, and adherence to corporate guidelines and local accounting and tax regulations when preparing financial data for audits and tax purposes.
• Serve as the primary contact for external financial audits and tax compliance audits.
• Provide validation support for vendor master data creation requests.

Application Requirements What you need to succeed

• Background in Accounting or professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA).
• At least 1-3 years working experience in similar capacity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel) and SAP Accounting Software
• Possess good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Analytical and meticulous with great attention in details
• Good time management and able to perform multi-tasking in meeting deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Solid knowledge of local GAAP requirements, taxation regulations and other relevant business regulations for SEA countries is highly desirable