Senior Accountant

Scarlett Fast Retail; Johor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast retail company in Johor is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and ensure timely financial reporting. Responsibilities include supervising an accounting team, liaising with auditors on compliance matters, and handling all aspects of accounting functions. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and excels in cross-department collaboration. This role integrates leadership, financial acumen, and operational interaction, offering a dynamic workplace with set working hours from 10am to 7:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on accounting functions including AR, AP, GL, and bank reconciliation.
• Ability to manage a team and provide training and feedback.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead a team of Accounting Executives / Assistants.
• Prepare and submit financial and management reports within deadlines.
• Liaise with auditors on tax and financial audit matters.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Communication

Accounting standards adherence

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage daily accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. This role involves hands‑on work in AR, AP, GL, and bank reconciliation, as well as supervising an accounting team. You will also liaise with auditors on tax, GST, and statutory matters, and work closely with different departments to support business operations. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to work well in a fast‑paced environment.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Oversee and lead a team of Accounting Executives / Assistants.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Review team members’ work and support continuous improvement in processes.

Full Spectrum of Accounting Functions

• Perform hands‑on accounting tasks including:
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Bank Reconciliation
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare, review, and submit financial and management reports within required deadlines.
• Assist in month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities.
• Support external and internal audit requirements.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Manage liaison with auditors on corporate tax, GST, and financial audit matters, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and timely resolution of audit queries.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and statutory regulations.
• Strengthen internal controls and support process improvement initiatives.

Operational & Cross‑Department Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with operations and other departments on finance‑related matters.
• Work closely with business units to ensure smooth financial processes, proper documentation, and accurate information flow.

Other Duties

• Assist the Finance Manager in ad‑hoc financial tasks and special projects.
• Support system implementation or enhancement when required.

Working Hours: 10am – 7:30pm (Monday – Friday)
Working Location: Sutera Mall, Skudai (Free Parking on‑site)