Senior Accountant

SMEC (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, month-end closing and financial reporting for assigned entities.

You will handle full sets of accounts, prepare statements and schedules, support audits and tax submissions, and assist budgeting and cash flow planning.

The role requires a degree in accounting (ACCA/CPA preferred), at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Excel; SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or ACCA/CPA.
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience including full sets of accounts and month-end closing.
• Excel proficiency and experience with accounting systems; SAP is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards and basic tax requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting, month-end closing and financial reporting for assigned entities.
• Work with AR, AP and other finance teams to resolve accounting issues and meet closing deadlines.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting schedules with explanations of key movements.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing and reconcile bank, balance sheet and intercompany accounts.
• Maintain proper accounting records and internal controls.
• Prepare schedules for audits and tax submissions and liaise with auditors and tax agents.

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Handle day-to-day accounting, month-end closing and financial reporting for assigned entities, and support audit and tax matters.

Handle full sets of accounts, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.

Work with AR, AP and other finance teams to resolve accounting issues and meet closing deadlines.

Prepare financial statements and management reporting schedules, with explanations of key movements.

Complete month-end and year-end closing, and prepare bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.

Maintain proper accounting records and follow company policies and financial controls.

Prepare supporting schedules for audits and tax submissions, and liaise with auditors and tax agents on queries.

Provide financial information to support budgeting and cash flow planning when required.

Assist with other accounting tasks as required.

Job Specification

Degree in Accounting or a relevant professional qualification, such as ACCA or CPA.

5 years of relevant accounting experience, including full sets of accounts and month-end closing.

Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. SAP experience is an advantage .

Working knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards and basic tax requirements.

Careful and organised, able to meet deadlines and work independently and with others.

Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Company Overview

SMEC (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is a locally registered firm providing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy services in hydro and renewable power generation, transmission & distribution, dam engineering, water resources, roads & transportation, regional development and infrastructure and water supply. It is a member of SMEC group of companies globally.

SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership provides a talent pool of 16,000 dedicated people working across a network of more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

SMEC employs passionate and innovative people. People who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace, who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes.

We are committed to developing our people, we encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, push boundaries and work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.

Surbana Jurong is ranked amongst the world’s top engineering design firms. In 2021, Surbana Jurong was ranked at Number 24 in Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 225 International Design Firms.

SMEC provides specialist engineering services to the Malaysian consulting industry in several major fields of practice including: Hydro power generation, transmission and distribution Renewable energy Water resources development Highways and transportation Regional development Dam engineering Water supply, irrigation, drainage and flood control Tunnels and underground works Waste water treatment Major infrastructure development Urban planning and management Human resources development Health and education sectors development Asset Management

LOCAL PEOPLE, GLOBAL EXPERIENCE