Senior Accountant

Position purpose

• The position is responsible for managing general ledger activities and overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The role also supports overall accounting operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective financial control within the organization.

Job Description

• Maintain accurate financial records by recording transactions, updating general ledgers, managing accounts receivable/payable, and performing reconciliations in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

• Oversee the full AR cycle, including invoicing, payment follow-ups, credit control, customer account reconciliations, and resolving billing discrepancies to ensure timely collection.

• Supervise and provide hands-on support to the General Ledger (GL), Treasury, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP) teams.

• Manage company cash flow, ensuring timely collections, disbursements, and effective payment arrangements.

• Prepare and analyse financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with procurement, payment, and claims submission processes.

• Lead or support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

• Prepare and review tax returns in accordance with relevant tax regulations.

• Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities.

• Monitor regulatory and accounting changes, ensuring timely adoption of best practices and compliance requirements.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate offices, auditors, legal advisors, company secretaries, and financial institutions.

• Undertake special assignments, ad hoc tasks, and other responsibilities as required.

Job Specification

• Possess at least ACCA, CPA, MIA certification or a recognised Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Senior Accountant role.

• Experience in auditing is an added advantage.

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and relevant regulations.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management abilities..

• Meticulous, self-motivated, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

• Location: Menara IGB Mid Valley

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