Skyro Hiring! Full Time Chief Accountant in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Skyro is a rapidly expanding fintech company serving thousands of customers in the Philippines through our lending business. Our mission is to evolve into a full-fledged financial ecosystem, delivering cutting-edge solutions that make financial services more accessible, efficient, and secure for everyone.

What you will do:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for the Malaysia entity.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes and ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Prepare management reports and support leadership with financial insights.

Consolidation & Intercompany

• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain consolidation workpapers.
• Ensure consistency of accounting policies across entities.

Regulatory, Audit & Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Manage statutory filings, tax returns, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, company secretaries, and regulatory authorities.
• Serve as the primary finance contact during external audits and lead audit processes.
• Monitor changes in accounting and regulatory requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor and report cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
• Manage banking relationships and support treasury operations.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and treasury reporting activities.
• Coordinate cash forecasts and recommend actions to optimize liquidity.
• Support the establishment of local banking infrastructure, payment processes, and credit facilities.

Controls, Policies & Process Improvement

• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Develop and strengthen SOX-style control frameworks where appropriate.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiency across the finance function.
• Maintain chart of accounts and ensure ERP/system configuration supports reporting requirements.
• Participate in ERP implementation, finance system enhancements, and process standardization initiatives.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Line manage accounting staff; develop capabilities, review work, and set objectives.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners, Tax, Legal, Compliance, and external advisors.
• Provide finance support for commercial decisions, M&A due diligence, and integration activities.
• Partner with regional finance leadership and business stakeholders to support the launch and growth of the Malaysia business.

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification preferred: ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA.
• 8–12 years of accounting experience.
• 3–5+ years in a Chief Accountant, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior accounting role (group/holding company experience preferred).
• Experience in banking, fintech, financial services, or investment holding companies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.

What happens after you apply?

We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to get back within 2–3 business days. If there’s a fit, we’ll reach out. If you don’t hear from us within 2–3 weeks – consider it a pass. Thanks for taking the time – we appreciate your interest.

Collaboration Notice

Please note that the workday should start no later than 2 PM (GMT+8)/7 AM (CET) to ensure effective collaboration within our international team.