Senior Accountant & Finance Team Lead (Multi-Entity)

People Pathfinders; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

People Pathfinders is seeking a Senior Accountant in Malaysia to oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax matters, cash flow management, and strong internal controls across Johor and Penang. You will supervise three Finance Executives and partner with operations, sales, and procurement to drive financial performance.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will guide the team, strengthen controls, and support management decisions with accurate accounting and timely closes in a

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably in manufacturing and overseeing multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting, taxation, and statutory requirements.
• Experience in month-end closing, management reporting, audits and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently, with a team and collaborate with local and regional stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full spectrum of accounting activities for Johor and Penang.
• Review monthly financial closing and ensure timely completion.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure accurate and complete financial records in line with policies.
• Maintain documentation for audit purposes.
• Oversee tax and statutory compliance including corporate income tax, SST, and withholding tax.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and advisors.
• Ensure timely statutory filings and tax submissions.
• Support tax and statutory audits and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor changes in accounting, tax, and statutory requirements and assess impact.
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts for Johor and Penang operations.
• Monitor accounts receivable/payable to support working capital management.
• Follow up on overdue receivables and drive collections.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and finance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies, approvals, and internal control requirements.
• Review processes for efficiency and accuracy, addressing audit findings.
• Supervise, coach, and guide three Finance Executives.
• Allocate workloads and monitor performance.
• Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop the team’s accounting knowledge and capabilities.
• Provide feedback and support professional development.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Procurement, HR on finance matters.
• Provide financial information, analysis, and insights to management.
• Advise stakeholders on accounting, taxation, and controls.
• Identify financial risks and communicate issues to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

People Pathfinders is seeking a Senior Accountant in Malaysia to oversee financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax matters, cash flow management, and strong internal controls across Johor and Penang. You will supervise three Finance Executives and partner with operations, sales, and procurement to drive financial performance.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will guide the team, strengthen controls, and support management decisions with accurate accounting and timely closes in a