Senior Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

Suntar International Group; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntar International Group seeks an experienced finance professional to independently manage the Malaysian company's accounting and financial operations. You will oversee full set accounting, monthly closings, and financial reporting, while coordinating with external auditors and tax agents.

Role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of Malaysian standards, SST, and cross-functional collaboration with Singapore Finance. Fluency in Mandarin and English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage full set of accounts for the Malaysian entity (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliation, fixed assets).
• Handle monthly and annual closing, including financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, payments, receivables and project-related transactions.
• Ensure records comply with Malaysian accounting standards and Group policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, secretaries and authorities.
• Handle SST, withholding tax, corporate income tax and e-Invoicing compliance.
• Collaborate with Singapore Finance on reporting, budgeting and internal controls.
• Support daily finance operations and growth of the Malaysian business.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Tax compliance

Auditing coordination

Excel

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Education

Accounting degree (Diploma/BA)

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Suntar International Group is an international environmental technology group specializing in membrane technology, water and wastewater treatment solutions, and engineering services. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group operates across Southeast Asia and other international markets.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on finance professional to independently manage the accounting and financial operations of our Malaysian business and support its growing project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full set of accounts for the Malaysian entity, including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliation and fixed assets.
• Handle monthly and annual closing, including the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Monitor cash flow, payments, receivables and project-related financial transactions.
• Ensure proper accounting records and compliance with Malaysian accounting standards and Group policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries and relevant authorities.
• Handle tax compliance matters, including SST, withholding tax, corporate income tax and e-Invoicing.
• Work closely with Singapore Finance on financial reporting, payments, budgeting and internal controls.
• Support daily finance operations and take on additional responsibilities as the Malaysian business grows.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on full set accounting responsibilities.
• Proven ability to independently handle month-end closing, statutory audits and tax agent coordination.
• Good working knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards, SST, withholding tax, corporate income tax and statutory compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction or project-based businesses is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Malaysian e-Invoicing requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English is mandatory, including the ability to discuss accounting, tax and financial matters in both languages.
• Independent, detail-oriented and proactive, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.