Technical Accounting Lead for IFRS & M&A (Malaysia)

ACCA Careers; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

GrabFlex benefits

Parental and Birthday leave

LASA volunteering leave

Grabber Assistance Programme

FlexWork arrangements

Job summary

Grab is seeking a senior Technical Accountant to support IFRS-compliant financial reporting for M&A activities. You will book deals, handle purchase price allocations, and work within the IFRS playbook across business combinations, revenue, and financial instruments.

You will be based at our Malaysia office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, collaborating with regional finance teams and external auditors to ensure accurate financial statements and robust disclosures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. A professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in technical accounting, external audit, or financial reporting with IFRS exposure.

Responsibilities

• IFRS compliance: Ensure the Group’s financial statements comply with IFRS accounting standards.
• Financial reporting: Prepare accounting memos on initial classification and measurement for newly identified accounting issues.
• Quarter-end closing: Support the quarter-end closing process by ensuring all accounting items relating to significant transactions and the valuation of financial instruments are accurately recorded and reported.
• Technical expertise: Provide technical accounting guidance and support to the finance team and other stakeholders. Stay updated on changes to IFRS and advise on their impact on the Group’s financial statements.
• Audit support: Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on technical accounting documentation. Prepare and present supporting analysis as needed with the guidance of the Reporting Manager.
• Process improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial reporting process. Leverage technology and best practices to streamline accounting operations.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and tax, to ensure the accurate application of accounting standards and have exposure to senior finance leadership, including the Chief Accounting Officer.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Grab is seeking a senior Technical Accountant to support IFRS-compliant financial reporting for M&A activities. You will book deals, handle purchase price allocations, and work within the IFRS playbook across business combinations, revenue, and financial instruments.

You will be based at our Malaysia office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, collaborating with regional finance teams and external auditors to ensure accurate financial statements and robust disclosures.