Accounting, Team Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s daily accounting operations, ensuring all payment and receipt transactions are verified, recorded accurately, and compliant with financial policies and statutory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Accounts Executives, guiding them in AR/AP management, expense claims processing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Review and approve employee expense reimbursement claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and tax regulations.
• Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), including follow-ups on outstanding balances and resolution of abnormal aging items.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data by working closely with business departments and cross-functional teams.
• Provide financial insights and data support to management, enabling informed business decisions and operational efficiency.
• Oversee preparation and posting of monthly accruals, provisions, and cost allocations, ensuring proper revenue and expense matching under accrual accounting principles.
• Lead monthly and annual closing processes, ensuring timely reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of accurate financial reports.
• Consolidate and review financial and management reports in line with group reporting timelines, delivering key insights to senior management.
• Drive process improvements by actively identifying opportunities to optimize internal financial workflows, enhance reporting quality, and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth audit completion and compliance.
• Take ownership of special finance projects, including system upgrades, automation initiatives, and strategic financial analysis.
• Perform other leadership duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, MIA or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Proven track record in managing full-set accounts, general ledger, monthly closing, and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience in annual audit management, including liaising with external auditors and regulators.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, advanced formulas, data analysis) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle; experience with Kingdee or Yonyou systems will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with experience in the courier, logistics, or transportation industry will be highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.