Senior Executive, Accounts

IOI Corporation Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IOI Corporation Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a senior accountant with at least seven years of relevant commercial accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or professional services. The role requires prior supervisory experience and strong knowledge of MFRS and statutory compliance.

You will lead the monthly close, review journals, supervise inventory counts, prepare management reports and assist with audits, budgeting, and tax schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant commercial accounting experience
• Post-qualification commercial exposure preferred
• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial accounts closing process and ensure timely reporting in compliance with MFRS
• Review and approve journal entries, payment vouchers, receipts, and postings
• Supervise monthly inventory stocktakes and resolve discrepancies
• Review and verify all outputs including AR/AP, bank reconciliations, and inventory reports
• Prepare monthly financial and costing analysis and present findings to Finance Manager and senior management
• Coordinate and lead audit schedules and respond to audit queries
• Prepare tax schedules and assist with annual income tax filing and quarterly provisions
• Assist Finance Manager in budgeting and quarterly forecasting
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and other departments to ensure statutory compliance
• Provide mentoring and guidance to Accounts Executives and Officers

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Meticulous

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance or related

ACCA/CIMA/CPA Malaysia or equivalent

Tools

AutoCount

SAP Accounting Systems

Job description

• Minimum 7 years of relevant commercial accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or in a professional services firm (audit/accounting) with post-qualification commercial exposure.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience is required.

Qualification

• A recognised Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA Malaysia, or equivalent) are strongly preferred; candidates who are partial ACCA/CIMA completers with significant experience will be considered.
• Experience in a computerised accounting environment; knowledge of MFRS/MPERS reporting standards and Malaysian statutory compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial accounts closing process and ensure financial reports are prepared accurately and on a timely basis in compliance with MFRS.
• Review and approve journal entries, payment vouchers, receipts, and all accounting entries posted by the Accounts Executive and Accounts Officers, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Supervise monthly inventory stocktakes and resolve inventory-related discrepancies, ensuring inventories are completely and accurately reflected in financial accounts and reports.
• Review and verify all work outputs prepared by the Accounts Executive and Accounts Officers, including but not limited to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reports, bank reconciliations, payment vouchers, and inventory reports.
• Prepare monthly financial performance analysis and costing analysis of high quality on a timely basis, and present findings to the Finance Manager and senior management.
• Coordinate and lead the preparation of audit schedules, information and supporting data required by external and internal auditors; attend to audit queries and ensure timely clearance of audit issues.
• Prepare tax schedules, data and information required by the tax agent; attend to queries for finalisation of the company's annual income tax filing, including quarterly tax provision computations and revision of estimated tax payables (6th, 9th, and 11th month CP204A submissions).
• Assist the Finance Manager in the annual budget preparation process and quarterly forecasting exercises.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, regulatory authorities, and other departments to ensure full compliance with statutory, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and day-to-day guidance to the Accounts Executive and Accounts Officers, and ensure the smooth operation of the department in the absence of the Finance Manager.
• Support the Finance Manager in planning, implementing, and executing business projects and special assignments as required.
• Perform any other tasks and assignments assigned by the Finance Manager or CEO from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Capable of independently managing the full spectrum of accounting and finance functions with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and applicable statutory requirements including the Companies Act 2016, Income Tax Act 1967, and GST/SST obligations.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability; capable of mentoring junior staff and driving team performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Mature, proactive, independent, meticulous, and able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced), Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with AutoCount and/or SAP Accounting Systems is an added advantage.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.