Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Inventory.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities accurately and on time.
• Prepare management reports, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS/FRS), statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare and submit SST/GST/e-Invoicing reports where applicable.
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts regularly.

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Analyze material costs, labour costs, manufacturing overheads, and production efficiency.
• Manage standard costing processes and quarterly cost roll updates.
• Conduct profitability analysis and provide recommendations for cost improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor capital expenditure (CAPEX) and project spending.

Accounts Receivable & Treasury

• Oversee Accounts Receivable operations, including billing, collections, ageing analysis, and cash flow monitoring.
• Support treasury and cash management functions.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve billing issues and improve working capital.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead annual external audit and coordinate with auditors.
• Liaise with tax agents, bankers, company secretaries, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate annual physical inventory stock take.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and accounting regulations.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Support ERP implementation and system enhancement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICAEW, or equivalent) are an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project-based industries is highly preferred.
• Experience handling full set of accounts and financial reporting.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should possess experience in:

• Percentage of Completion (POC) Accounting
• MFRS/FRS 115 Revenue Recognition
• Cost Accounting and Standard Costing
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• e-Invoicing submission and compliance
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Inventory Accounting
• CAPEX Management

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

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System & Software Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, IFS, Oracle, or similar.
• Familiarity with computerized accounting systems.

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Working Environment

• Office-based position with occasional interaction with production and warehouse departments.
• May require occasional lifting of documents or office materials (up to 10kg).
• Moderate office and manufacturing environment.

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Travel Requirement

• Willing to travel approximately 10%–15% when required.