RTR Accountant

Dassault Systemes; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage comprehensive accounting functions, including GL management, taxation duties, and statutory audits. The role requires a minimum of 7 years' experience and a degree or certification in accounting (e.g., ACCA or CPA). Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin are essential, while familiarity with APAC accounting standards is advantageous. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility between office and home working.

Benefits

Great exposure to full accounting scope

Opportunity for stakeholder management

Participation in continuous improvement projects

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in general accounting in a multinational environment.
• Strong statutory accounting knowledge and experience with end-to-end statutory audits.
• Knowledge of APAC Local GAAP and taxation requirements.
• Strong process control mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of accounting functions and ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Process accounting data and tax computations for financial closings.
• Manage tax compliance tasks and submissions for corporate entities.
• Support audit processes and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Accomplish regional and corporate projects as assigned.

Skills

General Ledger management

Tax compliance

Statutory audit

Accounting software (ERP)

Analytical skills

Communication in English and Mandarin

Education

Degree or professional accounting certification (ACCA or CPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role Description & Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the full spectrum of accounting functions, including General Ledger (GL), corporate reporting, statutory audit, and taxation. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory regulations, and effective tax management. Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
• Support GL general accounting activities including but not limited to journal preparation, account reconciliations for Asia BUs in GBS Asia
  Process accounting data and tax computation for monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings and financial reporting to local country and HQ
• Manage tax compliance tasks, which not limited to update tax calendar, preparation, review/ validate and submission of Corporate Income Tax and Indirect tax filings (VAT/ GST) & WHT, tax reporting and the related Tax reconciliation, for Asia legal entities in scope to ensure accurate and timely submission as required by tax regulations and tax authorities; engage with Geo finance, Geo Tax team and Tax consultant
• Ensure appropriateness of accounting records and control journal entries compliance with 3DS corporate policies & guidelines, internal controls, IFRS and statutory accounting principles
• Support the audit processes within the department, including preparation and review for statutory, internal, and other audit / review purposes; liaise with internal and external auditors
• Manage and accomplish continuous improvement, regional and corporate projects or ad-hoc tasks as assigned within agreed timeline; working independently or in a team as required
  

Qualifications

• At least 7 years working experience in general accounting role in MNC or Shared Service environment with regional exposure
• Strong statutory accounting knowledge, with degree or professional accounting certification (i.e. ACCA or CPA). Experience in managing end to end statutory audit including annual financial statement, and tax submission
• Working knowledge of APAC Local GAAP accounting and taxation requirements across APAC jurisdictions; experience of using ERP systems is critical and experience with ERP implementations is highly advantageous
• Strong process control mindset, highly self-motivated with strong analytical skills as well as a good foundation in accounting and taxation skill, with attention to detail and accuracy and good communication skill
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin, ability to speak in other Asian languages (Japanese, Korean) is ideal but not mandatory
  

What’s in it for you

• Great exposure and opportunity to learn the full scope of accounting, including taxation
• Gain exposure to Asia & stakeholder management
• Support in an exciting project that involves in continuous improvement
• Hybrid working – 3 days working in the office & 2 days working from home