SENIOR EXECUTIVE, FINANCIAL REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international non-profit organization in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Executive for Financial Reporting & Compliance. This role entails preparing financial statements and ensuring adherence to compliance frameworks. Candidates need at least 3 years of related experience and a degree in accounting. Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 is essential. The position demands strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Competitive candidates will demonstrate analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in financial reporting, audit, or compliance.
• Proven experience working with auditors.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant local GAAP.
• Support external and internal audits relating to financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in accounting and finance

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

SENIOR EXECUTIVE, FINANCIAL REPORTING & COMPLIANCE

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable. Today, the RSPO is a global, non‑profit organisation with over 6,000 voluntary members across 104 countries and territories, representing every link in the supply chain: oil palm producers, palm oil processors and traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation NGOs, and social or developmental NGOs.

At RSPO, we believe that our success is built by the passion, dedication, skills, and expertise of our people. They are the ones who drive our organisation to new heights and guide us through the next phase of our development.

The role supports the Manager, Financial Reporting & Compliance to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the organisation’s financial statements and regulatory filings. This role plays a key part in maintaining robust compliance frameworks, preparing statutory reports, and assisting with internal and external audits.

The location of this role is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but will not be limited to the following:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant local GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial results and disclosures.
• Monitor updates to accounting standards and implement required changes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.

Audit & Internal Control

• Support the external and internal audits relating to financial reporting.
• Assist to strengthen the internal controls over financial reporting and planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures, accounting standards and internal controls.
• Ensure documentation, reconciliations, and reporting processes meet audit standards.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of accounting policies, reporting frameworks, and financial planning processes.

Process Improvements & Collaboration

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth finance workflows.
• Assist to provide guidance on accounting treatments for new transactions or arrangements.
• Assist to strengthen the financial reporting controls, documentation, and review processes.
• Support finance transformation, process improvement, and system enhancement projects.

Besides the duties stated above, the successful applicant will perform any such duties reasonably assigned.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Education

• University degree in accounting and finance, preferably with professional qualification as a qualified accountant.

Experience

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, audit, or compliance.
• Experience working with auditors.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and reporting tools.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strategic and analytical mindset.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to governance and compliance excellence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with different stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are invited to send in their updated CV giving comprehensive details of educational background, work experience, and related achievements to [e-mail]. Please state “Job Application – Senior Executive, Financial Reporting & Compliance” in your email subject line.

RSPO is an equal opportunity employer. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.