Senior RTR / GL accountant (full set of GL)

Michael Page; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a finance professional in Selangor to manage financial statements and statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience, preferably including time in public accounting. Key responsibilities include assisting with audits and implementing financial controls. A competitive compensation and a hybrid work arrangement are offered.

Benefits

Inclusive, values-driven culture

Competitive compensation and benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally with 2-3 years at a public accounting firm.
• Experience in managing accounting and commercial finance.
• Strong background in transformational projects related to financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial statements for month-end and year-end reporting.
• Assist the Finance Manager with statutory reporting, audits, and tax submissions.
• Implement internal controls framework policies and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strong knowledge of accounting standards

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting

Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Blackline

Job description

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexible working hour

About Our Client

A global shared service centre

Job Description

- Prepare comprehensive financial statements for month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and maintaining a strong controllership mindset.
- Assist the Finance Manager with all aspects of year-end statutory reporting, including audits, corporate tax, and GST submissions. This includes preparing audit schedules, financial statements, and addressing audit queries and issues.
- Provide full support to the Finance Manager in implementing internal controls framework policies and processes, and participate in transformation and process improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the SSC's goal of becoming 100% paperless by redesigning controls, practices, and processes.
- Assist the Manager/Assistant Manager by offering guidance and supervising team members.
- Provide insights to management to aid in decision-making.
- Handle complex tasks such as financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Support initiatives for fast close accounting.
- Undertake any other ad-hoc assignments as needed.

The Successful Applicant

- Degree or diploma in accounting; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or ICAEW are preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience, with the first 2 to 3 years ideally spent at a public accounting firm (candidates from Big 4 firms are highly preferred), followed by 1 to 2 years of relevant accounting and commercial experience in an MNC with a hybrid reporting structure.
- Candidates without public accounting experience but with strong backgrounds in managing accounting and commercial finance will also be considered.
- Experience with major transformational projects related to financial systems and processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blackline) is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards is essential.

What's on Offer

Inclusive, values-driven culture prioritizing diversity.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Hybrid working arrangement