Senior Accountant

Confidential; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 86,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

EPF/SOCSO/EIS contributions

Medical coverage

Annual leave & public holidays

Job summary

Confidential in Malaysia seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee finance operations, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial analysis for the local business unit. The role requires 5+ years in financial operations, a strong grasp of Malaysia accounting standards, and experience with Oracle NetSuite.

It offers exposure to treasury management, budgeting and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, CA or CPA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial operations and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience with Malaysia accounting standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outsourced finance providers and ensure SLA compliance.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and reporting integrity.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements per Malaysia and international standards.
• Lead audit and tax activities and coordinate with external consultants.
• Identify financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning.
• Perform variance analyses, scenario modelling and sensitivity assessments.
• Provide KPI-driven insights and business recommendations to leadership.
• Develop financial models to improve forecasting and cost analysis.
• Optimize cost structures and profitability for operational efficiency.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and manage treasury operations.
• Oversee banking relationships and ensure liquidity management.
• Support system implementations and automate reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA qualification

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to oversee finance operations, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial analysis for our Malaysia business unit. This role provides critical financial insights, ensures regulatory adherence, and supports strategic decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee outsourced finance service providers and ensure SLA compliance.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and ensure reporting integrity.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements in alignment with Malaysia and international accounting standards.
• Lead audit and tax, coordinate with external consultants, and ensure timely regulatory submissions.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Perform variance analyses, scenario modelling, and sensitivity assessments.
• Provide KPI-driven insights and business recommendations to leadership.
• Develop financial models to improve forecasting accuracy and cost analysis.
• Optimize cost structures and profitability metrics for operational efficiency.

Treasury Operations

• Maintain cash flow forecasts, ensuring liquidity sufficiency.
• Manage loan operations, including compliance, drawdowns, and repayments.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimize cash management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial covenants and reporting requirements.
• Support treasury-related regulatory filings and financial disclosures.

Process & System Improvement

• Enhance finance processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Support system implementations, automating reporting and reconciliation.
• Document SOPs to ensure operational consistency and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive cost savings and workflow optimization.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, CA or CPA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial operations and reporting. Industry experience in real estate and familiarity with Oracle NetSuite preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysia's accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Salary up to RM8,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS)
• Medical coverage
• Annual leave and public holidays in accordance with Malaysia labor law
• Career Growth: Exposure to regional finance operations and strategic decision-making
• Work Environment: Dynamic, collaborative, and fast-growing business setting