Senior Accountant / Manager

LEAPCO SDN BHD; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAPCO SDN BHD is seeking an experienced Finance professional based in Penang to lead Financial Planning & Analysis. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with responsibility for internal and external reporting, tax compliance, and cash flow management.

You will consolidate group reporting, optimize cost structures, and work on strategic financing options. AIA/MIA membership and listed-company exposure are preferred; 5+ years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• 1) Must be a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
• 2) Familiar with listing requirements and submission to Bursa Malaysia
• 3) At least 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably with exposure in public listed company
• 4) Candidates with strong audit experience are encouraged to apply
• 5) Strong knowledge in MFRS standards, project accounting and taxation
• 6) Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP and SQL accounting system
• 7) Consolidation experience in group financial reporting is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting: Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization.
• Forecasting: Prepare financial forecasts and projections to ensure the organization meets its financial goals.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to understand trends, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and maximize profitability.
• Variance Analysis: Monitor and report on the variance between actual financial performance and budgeted targets, identifying reasons for discrepancies.
• Internal Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
• External Reporting: Ensure compliance with external financial reporting requirements, such as tax filings, and reports for regulatory bodies.
• Financial Statements: Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Compliance: Liaise with external auditors and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Cash Forecasting: Prepare cash flow forecasts to ensure that the organization can cover its short‑term liabilities.
• Taxation and Compliance: Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns to ensure they are accurate and submitted on time.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Debt and Financing Management: Manage the organization’s debt structure and ensure timely repayment of loans and credit obligations.
• Funding Strategy: Work with management to identify and secure financing options, such as loans, lines of credit, or equity funding.
• Costing Analysis, Reporting & Project Management capabilities: Prepare costing reports, variance analysis on product mix and project analysis structure, reviewing pricing strategies and providing strategic advice.

Job description

1. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

Budgeting: Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization.

Forecasting: Prepare financial forecasts and projections to ensure the organization meets its financial goals.

Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to understand trends, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and maximize profitability.

Variance Analysis: Monitor and report on the variance between actual financial performance and budgeted targets, identifying reasons for discrepancies.

Internal Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.

External Reporting: Ensure compliance with external financial reporting requirements, such as tax filings, and reports for regulatory bodies.

Financial Statements: Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Compliance: Liaise with external auditors and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

3. Cash Flow Management:

Cash Forecasting: Prepare cash flow forecasts to ensure that the organization can cover its short‑term liabilities.

4. Taxation and Compliance:

Tax Returns: Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns to ensure they are accurate and submitted on time.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all financial regulations and accounting standards

5. Debt and Financing Management:

Debt Management: Manage the organization’s debt structure and ensure timely repayment of loans and credit obligations.

Funding Strategy: Work with management to identify and secure financing options, such as loans, lines of credit, or equity funding.

6. Costing Analysis, Reporting & Project Management capabilities:

Prepare costing reports, variance analysis on product mix and project analysis structure

Reviewing the pricing strategies and decisions based on comprehensive project costing data.

Provide strategic advice to senior management based on costing analysis.

Qualification/Requirement:

1) Must be a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)

2) Familiar with listing requirements and submission to Bursa Malaysia

3) With at least 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably with exposure in public listed company

4) Candidates with strong audit experience are encouraged to apply

5) Strong knowledge in MFRS standards, project accounting and taxation

6) Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP and SQL accounting system.

7) Consolidation experience in group financial reporting is a MUST.