Group Accountant

Responsibilities: -

1)  Group consolidation & Financial reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidation for local and overseas subsidiaries, including intercompany balances and transactions, eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
• Prepare Group quarterly results including board paper and presentation material for Audit Committee meeting, ensuring timely and accurate submission of announcements and financial results.
• Ensure full compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the company secretary, and internal stakeholders on reporting matters.
• Prepare management reporting packs, variance analysis, and financial commentary for board meetings and leadership decisions.
• Back up for management account reporting.

2) Budgeting and forecasting

• Assist in consolidating annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts across the group.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis to support strategic business decisions and expansions.

3) Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate with external auditors on annual audits and other financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents and respond to audit queries.
• Assist with tax compliance, tax computations and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory reporting and compliance matters for Group entities.

4) Corporate exercise

• Assist in corporate exercises such as acquisitions, mergers, business restructuring, investments and other strategic transactions.
• Support financial due diligence by preparing financial information, analysis, schedules and supporting documents.
• Assist in reviewing target companies’ financial information, including balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, cash flows, working capital and key financial matters.
• Assist in assessing and documenting the accounting implications of acquisitions, mergers and restructuring activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, corporate advisors, lawyers and other professional parties on finance and accounting matters relating to corporate exercises.
• Assist with post-acquisition integration, including opening balance sheet adjustments, consolidation and accounting system alignment.

5) Leadership & Team Support

• Provide guidance and technical support to finance team members on consolidation and reporting matters.
• Assist in strengthening controls and finance SOPs.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects assigned by management.

Requirements: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/MICPA/CIMA).
• 5-8 years of relevant working experience in audit and/or listed company environment.
• Strong knowledge in group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements is an added advantage.