Management-Jobs in Malaysia

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global partnership to make palm oil sustainable. Today, the RSPO is a global, non‑profit organisation with over 6,000 voluntary members across 104 countries and territories, representing every link in the supply chain: oil palm producers, palm oil processors and traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation NGOs, and social or developmental NGOs.

At RSPO, we believe that our success is built by the passion, dedication, skills, and expertise of our people. They are the ones who drive our organisation to new heights and guide us through the next phase of our development.

The role supports the Manager, Financial Reporting & Compliance to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the organisation’s financial statements and regulatory filings. This role plays a key part in maintaining robust compliance frameworks, preparing statutory reports, and assisting with internal and external audits.

The location of this role is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Duties include but will not be limited to the following:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant local GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial results and disclosures.
• Monitor updates to accounting standards and implement required changes.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.

• Support the external and internal audits relating to financial reporting.
• Assist to strengthen the internal controls over financial reporting and planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures, accounting standards and internal controls.
• Ensure documentation, reconciliations, and reporting processes meet audit standards.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of accounting policies, reporting frameworks, and financial planning processes.

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth finance workflows.
• Assist to provide guidance on accounting treatments for new transactions or arrangements.
• Assist to strengthen the financial reporting controls, documentation, and review processes.
• Support finance transformation, process improvement, and system enhancement projects.

Besides the duties stated above, the successful applicant will perform any such duties reasonably assigned.

• University degree in accounting and finance, preferably with professional qualification as a qualified accountant.

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, audit, or compliance.
• Experience working with auditors.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and reporting tools.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strategic and analytical mindset.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to governance and compliance excellence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with different stakeholders.

Qualified applicants are invited to send in their updated CV giving comprehensive details of educational background, work experience, and related achievements to careers@rspo.org. Please state “Job Application – Senior Executive, Financial Reporting & Compliance” in your email subject line.

RSPO is an equal opportunity employer. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.