SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

1498295-W; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

1498295-W is seeking a skilled Accountant to manage and oversee the full set of accounts, including GL, AP, AR and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and project cost reports, monitor cash flow for construction projects, and liaise with QS, procurement, project and HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full set of accounts, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements and financial reports within the required deadlines.
• Monitor and control project costs, operational expenses, budgets and cash flow for ongoing construction projects.
• Prepare and review project cost reports, budget utilisation and variance analysis for Management.
• Review and verify supplier invoices, subcontractor claims, payment certificates and supporting documents before payment processing.
• Monitor progress billings, collections, retention sums and outstanding receivables for projects.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor the Company's financial position and funding requirements.
• Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, intercompany and ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, provisions and project-related expenses.
• Coordinate closely with QS, Procurement, Project and HR departments to ensure accurate recording and allocation of project costs and expenses.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts and provide variance analysis to Management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation requirements, SST requirements and Company financial policies.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers and relevant authorities on audit, taxation and financial matters.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents and information required for annual statutory audits.
• Review accounting entries and work performed by junior accounting/finance staff, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting and financial procedures.
• Ensure all accounting records, invoices, payment documents and supporting documents are properly maintained and filed.
• Assist Management with financial analysis and reporting to support business and project decision-making.
• Monitor outstanding payments and collections and follow up with relevant departments or parties where necessary.
• Perform any other accounting, finance and reporting duties assigned by the Financial Controller/Management from time to time.

Job description

Manage and oversee the full set of accounts, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and bank reconciliations.

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements and financial reports within the required deadlines.

Monitor and control project costs, operational expenses, budgets and cash flow for ongoing construction projects.

Prepare and review project cost reports, budget utilisation and variance analysis for Management.

Review and verify supplier invoices, subcontractor claims, payment certificates and supporting documents before payment processing.

Monitor progress billings, collections, retention sums and outstanding receivables for projects.

Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor the Company's financial position and funding requirements.

Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, intercompany and ledger reconciliations.

Ensure proper accounting treatment of accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, provisions and project-related expenses.

Coordinate closely with QS, Procurement, Project and HR departments to ensure accurate recording and allocation of project costs and expenses.

Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts and provide variance analysis to Management.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, taxation requirements, SST requirements and Company financial policies.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers and relevant authorities on audit, taxation and financial matters.

Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents and information required for annual statutory audits.

Review accounting entries and work performed by junior accounting/finance staff, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Maintain strong internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting and financial procedures.

Ensure all accounting records, invoices, payment documents and supporting documents are properly maintained and filed.

Assist Management with financial analysis and reporting to support business and project decision-making.

Monitor outstanding payments and collections and follow up with relevant departments or parties where necessary.

Perform any other accounting, finance and reporting duties assigned by the Financial Controller/Management from time to time.