Senior Management Accountant

Cavotec; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavotec is seeking a Senior Management Accountant in Malaysia to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial activities and support performance through timely reporting.

The role covers full accounting operations, including general ledger management, VAT/tax compliance, and stakeholder liaison to support financial objectives across the global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of VAT, local GAAP; IFRS knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets and timely month-end close.
• Prepare VAT and annual tax returns, manage statutory compliance.
• Reconcile GL and subledgers; support transfer pricing and audits.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors.

Skills

Financial accounting

Accounts receivable/payable

IFRS knowledge

Local GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Business Central

MS Dynamics

Job description

As a Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial and accounting activities while supporting business performance through timely reporting and analysis.

Job Description

Join Cavotec and help shape the future of sustainable industry.

At Cavotec, we develop innovative electrification and automation technologies that make ports and industrial operations safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

With over 50 years of engineering excellence and a global presence, we are driving the energy transition by delivering solutions that support decarbonisation and operational efficiency for customers worldwide.

If you're looking for an international environment where engineering expertise meets innovation and customer focus, we'd love to hear from you.

Your mission

As a Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial and accounting activities while supporting business performance through timely reporting and analysis. The role encompasses the full spectrum of accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, statutory and tax compliance, and stakeholder management, acting as a key partner to both internal teams and external advisors to support the organization's financial objectives.

Key Responsabilities

• Processing business transactions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and general ledger accounting (Business Central)
• Monitoring & reconciliation of customer invoicing, including invoicing of large projects & milestones,
• Execution of supplier payment runs, customer reminders, intercompany invoicing
• Reconciliation of general ledger and subledger accounts / Intercompany reconciliation
• Preparation of VAT and yearly tax returns
• Support preparation of transfer pricing files
• Preparation of local statutory statements & audits
• Statistics for cities and municipalities as applicable
• Support for cash flow & EBIT forecasts, economic analysis

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or Degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar position (Accounting, Closing, Tax)
• Financial Accounting / Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
• Knowledge in Local Gaap
• Knowledge in Tax and VAT
• Knowledge of IFRS (preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of mayor ERP system (Business Central or MS Dynamics preferred)

Our commitment

At Cavotec, we believe that innovation starts with people.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, talent is developed and every individual can make a meaningful impact.

If you are passionate about engineering, innovation and sustainability, join us and help build the technologies of tomorrow.

Candidates not in line with the requirements will not be considered.