Senior Accountant (MNC)

Kanry Search; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanry Search is seeking an experienced Finance Professional to oversee accounting operations across two entities in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. You will lead a team of three Finance Executives, drive monthly closings, and ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to internal policies.

You will coordinate taxes, SST, cash flow, and financial controls while providing insights to support management decisions and budgeting.

Qualifications

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

• Manage end-to-end accounting for two entities and monthly close.
• Check journals, ledger reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet schedules.
• Analyse financial results and explain variances vs budgets, forecasts and previous periods.
• Maintain well-organised accounting documentation and ensure reporting follows accounting standards and internal policies.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax and other compliance obligations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and external advisers.
• Prepare weekly cash flow projections and monitor receivables/payables.
• Lead and coach three Finance Executives and review deliverables.
• Provide financial insights to support budgeting and decision-making.
• Highlight financial risks and escalate significant concerns promptly.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organisational abilities

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/MIA membership or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software/ERP

Job description

Take on a hands‑on finance role overseeing accounting operations across two entities while guiding a team of three Finance Executives. This opportunity suits an experienced accounting professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes and supporting business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end accounting activities for both entities, ensuring reliable financial records and timely monthly closing.

Check journals, ledger reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses and supporting balance sheet schedules.

Analyse financial results and explain major differences against budgets, forecasts and previous reporting periods.

Maintain well‑organised accounting documentation and ensure reporting follows relevant accounting standards and internal policies.

Taxation & Statutory Matters

Coordinate corporate income tax, SST, withholding tax and other applicable compliance obligations.

Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, company secretaries and external advisers.

Ensure statutory returns and tax submissions are accurate and completed within required timelines.

Support audits and regulatory enquiries, and assess how changes in Malaysian accounting and tax requirements affect the business.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Assist in preparing weekly cash flow projections for both entities.

Monitor receivables and payables to support healthy working capital.

Work with internal teams to resolve overdue accounts and improve collections.

Financial Controls & Process Improvement

Strengthen accounting procedures, approval controls and compliance with group finance requirements.

Identify opportunities to make finance processes more efficient and accurate.

Support internal and external audits and follow through on corrective actions.

Team Supervision

Lead and coach three Finance Executives, assigning priorities and monitoring deadlines.

Review team deliverables for accuracy and adherence to established procedures.

Provide regular feedback and develop the team’s accounting knowledge and capabilities.

Business Support & Planning

Partner with Operations, Sales, Procurement, HR and other functions on financial matters.

Prepare financial insights to support management decisions, budgeting and forecasting.

Guide stakeholders on accounting, taxation, financial controls and commercial considerations.

Highlight financial risks and escalated significant concerns promptly.

Requirements

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

A recognised professional accounting credential, such as ACCA, CPA, MIA membership or equivalent, would be an advantage.

At least 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally 5‑8 years, with exposure to managing multiple manufacturing entities preferred.

Sound understanding of Malaysian accounting practices, taxation and statutory obligations.

Practical experience in monthly closing, management reporting, audits and tax compliance.

Previous experience supervising a finance team is preferred.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software or ERP platforms.

Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, communication and organisational abilities.

Good written and spoken English.

A proactive, accountable and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with local and regional stakeholders.

Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to deliver within demanding reporting schedules.

Experience improving finance workflows would be an added advantage.