Senior Accountant

Randstad; Klang City; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Selangor, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee core accounting functions, financial analysis, and reporting for foreign subsidiaries. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 5 years of progressive experience. Strong IFRS knowledge and proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems are necessary. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional analytical skills and effectively communicate with finance teams across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA) highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS essential for multi-jurisdictional reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee full-cycle accounting and financial analysis processes.
• Monitor AR and AP functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Conduct annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP financial modules

Major ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Senior Accountant to take ownership of our core accounting functions and financial analysis. This critical role involves managing the full-cycle accounting process, executing in-depth performance analysis (budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis), and overseeing the financial reporting integrity of our overseas subsidiaries across multiple foreign accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Management:
  • Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including preparing aging reports, enforcing payment terms, and supporting efforts to minimize bad debts.
  • Oversee all General Ledger (GL) activities, executing and reviewing month‑end and year‑end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Core Accounting & Compliance:
  • Manage cost accounting activities, including cost analysis and detailed variance reporting for production.
  • Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, calculating depreciation and conducting periodic physical audits to verify asset conditions and values.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statement disclosures and coordinate directly with auditors during quarterly and annual reviews.
• Global Reporting & Intercompany Accounting:
  • Take direct ownership of monitoring and consolidating financial data from overseas subsidiaries (initially focusing on six foreign accounts).
  • Supervise the monthly financial report production of subsidiaries and update the Profit & Loss statement on the corporate platform for quarterly reporting.
  • Manage and perform all intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to group policies.
  • Liaise with overseas finance teams to standardize reporting processes and ensure compliance with both local and corporate accounting procedures.
• Financial Planning & Performance Analysis:
  • Oversee the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with departments to establish accurate financial targets.
  • Conduct comprehensive variance analysis of actual results against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable commentary to management.
  • Prepare and analyze routine and ad‑hoc management reports (including quarterly subsidiary performance reports) to support strategic decision‑making and parent company requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong, hands‑on exposure to cost accounting and management reporting.
• IFRS Proficiency: Strong knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is essential, given the multi‑jurisdictional reporting scope.
• Systems: Proficiency in SAP financial modules or other major ERP systems is required.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with proven ability to effectively coordinate with foreign subsidiary finance teams and senior management.

Education

Bachelor Degree