Senior Account Executive

Sedania Innovator; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Malaysia seeks an experienced financial manager to lead financial closing processes and manage budgeting and forecasting for assigned entities. The candidate will oversee financial statement preparation, ensure MFRS/IFRS compliance, and coordinate audits. A degree in accounting and 3-4 years of relevant experience are mandatory. Proficiency in accounting software and strong analytical skills are required. Familiarity with Malaysian tax regulations is preferred. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Malaysian corporate tax and SST requirements preferred.
• Solid understanding of MFRS/IFRS and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual financial closing processes.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and compliance.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Provide variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk management procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Variance analysis

Proficient in accounting software

Education

Degree in Accounting (MIA, MICPA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SQL Accounting

MYOB

Excel

Job description

Lead and manage monthly, annual financial closing processes for the assigned FMCG entities.

Oversee the preparation of financial statements and ensure compliance with MFRS/IFRS.

Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning for FMCG entities.

Monitor financial performance and provide insightful variance analysis to support decision-making.

Ensure compliance with statutory and tax requirements including SST and corporate tax filings.

Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and risk management procedures within the FMCG operations.

Coordinate external and internal audits and act as the key liaison with auditors and tax agents for FMCG entities.

Support the Group CFO in strategic financial planning, funding exercises, and corporate finance matters.

Supervise and mentor accounting staff within FMCG entities to ensure consistent financial practices.

Assist in ad hoc financial analysis, system improvements, and automation initiatives.

Job Requirements

The candidate must possess at least Degree in AccountingMIA, MICPA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, or equivalent (completed or in final stages).

Minimum 3- 4 years of relevant experience.

Familiarity with Malaysian corporate tax and SST requirements is preferred but not mandatory.

Solid understanding of MFRS/IFRS, tax regulations, financial reporting standards.

Strong analytical skills in financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.

Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SQL Accounting, MYOB) and Excel (including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.)