Senior Specialist, FA

Vistra; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Regional exposure

Training and development

Medical & dental coverage

Study leave & professional membership

Job summary

Vistra in Kuala Lumpur invites a Senior Specialist, FA to join our Financial Accounting team in Bangsar South. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Team Lead and supports regional FA growth across the business.

You will handle bookkeeping, monthly closes, and ensure accuracy of financial reports while supervising junior staff and coordinating with business units. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in accounting or related field.
• ACCA, MIA, CPA or equivalent will be added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Book-keeping and accounting entries to accounting system (eg. accruals, adjustments).
• Prepare accounts weekly, month-end, financial year end closing and aging/listings.
• Work independently on accounting and management report and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Review and be responsible for the accuracy of the accounting reports and deliverables prepared by Specialists.
• Ensure the accounting reporting and deliverables are submitted within agreed timelines.
• Supervise a team of junior staff and overseeing their efficiency, work quality on deliverables and supporting the Team Lead in job planning.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monitor unusual items and movement, and investigate reconciling items.
• Meet Business Unit / client requirements/instructions and ensure on-time and on-quality deliverables.

Skills

Book-keeping

Balance sheet

Team supervision

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Degree in accounting

ACCA/MIA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Specialist, FA . Reporting to the Team Lead , this full-time and permanent position is based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Financial Accounting and its’ growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Book-keeping and accounting entries to accounting system (eg. accruals, adjustments).
• Responsible for timely preparation of accounts - weekly, month-end, financial year end closing and aging/listings.
• Work independently on accounting and management report and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Review and be responsible for the accuracy of the accounting reports and deliverables prepared by Specialists.
• Ensure the accounting reporting and deliverables are submitted within agreed timelines.
• Supervise a team of junior staff and overseeing their efficiency, work quality on deliverables and supporting the Team Lead in job planning.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monitor unusual items and movement, and investigate reconciling items.
• Meet Business Unit / client requirements/instructions and ensure on-time and on-quality deliverables.
• Ensure queries are resolved with business units and action points are followed through.
• Review manual journal entries at month end and ensure that the supporting documentation for each manual journal entry is complete, adequate, and accurate. Focus on key/risk accounts including balance sheet reclassification adjustments.
• Perform and review monthly tax calculation if required.
• Handle ad hoc activities as assigned.

Key requirements:

• Minimum 3 years relevant working and reviewing experience.
• Experience working in client service or SSC environment will be an added advantage.
• Diploma/Degree or in the midst of pursuing professional studies in accounting/financial or its equivalent.
• ACCA, MIA, CPA or equivalent will be added advantage.

Company Benefits:

• Opportunity for career advancement and regional working exposure
• Training and development
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Medical, dental, optical coverage
• Study leave and professional membership coverage

Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!