Senior Accountant (Full Set Accounting/ Hybrid, Cyberjaya-based)

Vantage Data Centers; Sepang; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center provider is seeking a Senior Accountant in Sepang, Malaysia. The candidate will manage financial data accuracy and integrity, handle end-to-end accounting processes, and prepare financial statements for audits. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 4-5 years of relevant experience is required. The role offers a hybrid working model and direct visibility with senior leadership, providing an excellent pathway for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-national environment or with Big 4 audit firms.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards.
• Proactive team player with high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end accounting processes including monthly closing.
• Prepare accurate financial statements for audits.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Adaptable to change

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equality, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage’s business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data for the company’s entities across different regions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual capable of managing multiple financial reporting tasks, liaising with auditors, and supporting system enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and be adept at working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Job Functions

FullSetsofAccountsManagement: Handle end-to-end accounting processes, including monthly closing, reconciliations, reporting, and statutory compliance.

Month-EndClosing: Responsible for the month-end closing process for assigned entities, including the preparation of monthly journal entries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

AuditCoordination: Liaise with external auditors and prepare audit financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

BalanceSheetReconciliations: Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

EntityConsolidation: Perform consolidation across parent–child and multi-subsidiary structures, with strong proficiency in manual consolidation as the company transitions to an automation platform.

Ad-HocResponsibilities: Handle various ad-hoc matters as needed, providing support to the finance team and other departments.

Duties

Execute month-end closing activities, including the preparation and posting of monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Prepare accurate and compliant financial statements for audit purposes and other reporting requirements.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, to facilitate smooth audit processes.

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes and controls.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes.

Assist in special projects, such as system upgrades, policy changes, and other initiatives.

Maintain compliance with local and international accounting standards and regulations.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience: 4-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-national or with Big 4 audit firms.

Strong understanding of accounting standards.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many simultaneous priorities from time to time and meet deadlines.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Personal Attributes: High integrity and professionalism.

Proactive and adaptable to change.

Team player with a collaborative mindset.

Other Information

Permanent position, hybrid working arrangement model.

Direct visibility with senior leadership, exposure that accelerates career growth.