Senior Accountant

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage general ledger activities, month-end and year-end closings, and financial reporting in Malaysia. You will oversee AR/AP, budgeting support, tax compliance, and assist audits while ensuring control and accuracy.

The ideal candidate holds ACCA/CPA/MIA or a recognised accounting degree, with 5+ years in senior accounting and hands-on SAP Finance experience. Strong English and Bahasa Malaysia skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CPA/MIA or recognised accounting degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Senior Accountant role.
• More than 10 years of solid financial accounting experience.
• Hands-on SAP Finance experience (FICO/S/4HANA).
• Independent with strong organisational skills and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience in auditing is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented and good communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledgers and update AR/AP and reconciliations.
• Oversee full AR cycle including invoicing, collections and billing reconciliations.
• Supervise GL, Treasury, AR, and AP teams.
• Manage company cash flow and payment arrangements.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements and reports (BS, P&L, cash flow).
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Collaborate with internal departments on procurement, payments and claims.
• Lead or support audits and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Prepare and review tax returns per regulations.
• Assist in budgeting and periodic forecasting.
• Monitor regulatory and accounting changes and implement best practices.
• Liaise with corporate offices, auditors, advisors and banks.
• Undertake ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Bilingual English/Bahasa Malaysia

Education

ACCA/CPA/MIA

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP Finance (FICO)

Job description

The position is responsible for managing general ledger activities and overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The role also supports overall accounting operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective financial control within the organization.

Job Description

• Maintain accurate financial records by recording transactions, updating general ledgers, managing accounts receivable/payable, and performing reconciliations in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the full AR cycle, including invoicing, payment follow-ups, credit control, customer account reconciliations, and resolving billing discrepancies to ensure timely collection.
• Supervise and provide hands-on support to the General Ledger (GL), Treasury, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP) teams.
• Manage company cash flow, ensuring timely collections, disbursements, and effective payment arrangements.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with procurement, payment, and claims submission processes.
• Lead or support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review tax returns in accordance with relevant tax regulations.
• Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities.
• Monitor regulatory and accounting changes, ensuring timely adoption of best practices and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate offices, auditors, legal advisors, company secretaries, and financial institutions.
• Undertake special assignments, ad hoc tasks, and other responsibilities as required.

Job Specification

• Possess at least ACCA, CPA, MIA certification or a recognised Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Senior Accountant role.
• More than 10 years of solid financial accounting experience.
• Strong financial accounting background, preferably with full-set accounting and reporting, tax and audit experiences.
• hands-on experience using SAP/SAP Finance (including SAP FICO or S/4HANA Finance) and no shared services background
• Candidates who are able to handle the accounting function independently and have good hands-on experience.
• Experience in auditing is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management abilities..
• Meticulous, self-motivated, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.