Senior Accountant

Sarawak Energy Berhad; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced financial accountant to manage in-depth accounting and reporting responsibilities related to Fixed Assets and Inventories. Candidates should have a recognized degree in Accountancy, a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in SAP and Microsoft Office. This role demands meticulous accuracy under tight deadlines and involves liaising with auditors and internal tax departments. Preference will be given to internal candidates. Closing date for applications is 28 December 2025, offering a contract position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years related working experience in accounting and reporting functions.
• Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• In-depth financial accounting and reporting responsibilities for Fixed Assets & Inventories.
• Coordinate the month and year end SAP closing for financial reports.
• Lead the assets disposal and write-off processes.
• Review the reconciliation of capital contributions captured in SAP.

Skills

Knowledge of MFRS, IFRS and Companies Act 2016

Strong accounting knowledge

Proficiency in SAP Business, BPC, PS, PM, MM, FICO and ISUCCS modules

Strong communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical skills

Customer relationship management

Knowledge of Income Tax Act 1967 and business laws

Understanding of SESCO operations

Education

Recognised Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Malaysia (MY), Sarawak Energy (SEB)

Company: Sarawak Energy Berhad (8000), Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Accounting

Number of Openings: 2

Job Category: Contract

Closing Date: 28 December 2025

Key Accountabilities

• In‑depth financial accounting and reporting – Fixed Assets & Inventories
• Review monthly CCFI related reports to monitor balances, completeness and accuracy
• Ensure month and year end SAP closing for CCFI within group reporting deadline
• Review capitalisation of completed Capital Work‑In‑Progress into proper asset class
• Lead the team for Assets Disposal & Write‑off
• Review reconciliation prepared by Senior Accounts Assistant for the Capital Contribution operation captured by Distribution in SAP
• Review proper capturing of cost in the WBS and analyse execution of WBS
• Review WBS aging to identify any abandoned projects and block WBS when necessary
• Review and monitor accrual for capex
• Review vendor reconciliation prepared by Accounts Payable during month‑end closing process
• Review inventories of each region and station balances, listing, aging and discrepancy
• Review provision for slow moving stock
• Schedule and coordinate cycle and year end stock take with proper reporting and control issue
• Review reconciliations between stock take and GL balances
• Support on PPE related adjustments, PPE disclosures and tax computations
• Recommend ERP systems implementation and upgrading
• Coordinate with independent auditors and internal tax department to resolve audit/tax issues
• Provide coaching and knowledge sharing with team members
• Involve in commercial evaluation and tender meetings, preparing financial viability reports as required
• Carry out any other assignment or duties as instructed by the Head of Department/Division

Special Aspects / Major Challenges

• Ensure financial and management reports comply with accounting standards and legislation
• Work under fast‑paced environment and tight reporting deadlines while managing ad‑hoc tasks
• Stay alert to changes in reporting requirements to comply with MFRS, Income Tax Act 1967 and Companies Act 2016

Qualification / Work Experience

• Recognised Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 6–8 years related working experience in accounting and reporting functions
• Member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) or equivalent

Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of MFRS, IFRS and Companies Act 2016
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of Income Tax Act 1967, tax rulings and business laws
• Proficiency in SAP Business, BPC, PS, PM, MM, FICO and ISUCCS modules
• Experience in energy and utilities industry and understanding of SESCO operations
• Strong knowledge of best practices for business and work processes
• Strong communication and presentation skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong analytical skills and internal/external customer relationship management

Leadership Competencies

• Develop personal adaptability and learning agility
• Demonstrate integrity and leverage networks
• Build effective working relationships and provide support to team members
• Inspire engagement and value differences
• Customer and stakeholder focus

Preference

Preference will be given to internal candidate.