Account Assistant jobs in Malaysia
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Job summary
A leading hospitality firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with Malaysian tax regulations. This role involves preparing financial statements, managing audits, and mentoring junior accounting staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience in the industry. Strong communication skills and proficiency in financial tools are essential.
Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience in finance & accounting, in hospitality or multinational environments.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with MFRS / IFRS.
- Ensure timely general ledger reconciliations and financial closing.
- Monitor and control operating costs for budget alignment.
Skills
Education
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Scope of role: Responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with local tax regulations, effective cost control measures and process improvement.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with MFRS / IFRS. Maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.
- Ensure timely and accurate general ledger reconciliations and financial closing.
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian tax laws, including SST, corporate tax, and withholding tax.
- Assist in tax planning and liaise with auditors and tax authorities. Prepare and submit tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Monitor and control operating costs to ensure alignment with budgeted targets. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
- Manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs. Work with banks on financing, loans, and treasury-related matters.
- Implement and improve internal control procedures to safeguard company assets. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with company policies.
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide financial guidance to operational teams for decision-making.
- Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
- To undertake other jobs assigned by superiors from time to time.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are an advantage. High level of professionalism and accuracy in financial statement
- Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with excellent command of both written and spoken English is a must.
- Strong business acumen, growth mindset and strong team spirit
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- At least 3 years’ experience in finance & accounting, with solid exposure in regional hospitality, travel industries and or multinational corporate environments.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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