Tesa Hiring! Full Time Senior Accountant in Selangor - Ricebowl

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Accounting Manager to lead the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations in Malaysia. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, robust internal controls, and effective treasury management while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

As a key member of the finance team, you will lead accounting operations, drive process improvements, support audits and tax compliance, and partner closely with regional stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial insights and business support.

What will you do

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial records in accordance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare accounting schedules, management reports, and financial analyses.
• Maintain strong governance and financial controls across all accounting processes.
  
  
  

Accounts Receivable & Credit Management

• Lead accounts receivable operations, including customer credit reviews, reconciliations, collections monitoring, and aging analysis.
• Ensure compliance with credit management policies and authorization procedures.
• Manage customer master data and credit control activities.
  
  
  

Accounts Payable & Payment Management

• Oversee accounts payable operations, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing with proper documentation and approvals.
• Coordinate and reconcile transactions with regional affiliates.
  
  
  

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity requirements to support daily operations.
• Manage cash forecasting, banking activities, and treasury reporting.
• Support intercompany financing, dividend payments, and foreign exchange risk management activities.
• Ensure timely submission of treasury reports and forecasts.
  
  
  

Tax, Audit & Statutory Compliance

• Lead internal and external audits and coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure timely filing of GST/SST/VAT returns and statutory financial reports.
• Review tax computations and annual tax submissions.
• Maintain compliance with local legal, financial, and tax regulations.
  
  
  

Governance, Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with group policies, financial procedures, and local regulations.
• Review and strengthen internal controls and risk management processes.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with corporate and statutory requirements.
• Support Risk Control Matrix (RCM) reviews and compliance assessments.
  
  
  

Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decision-making.
• Drive process optimization and finance system improvements.
• Act as a key user and process owner for finance and accounting systems.
  
  
  

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the local finance team.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
  
  
  

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
  
  
  

Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Experience managing full-set accounting, tax, treasury, and audit activities.
• ERP experience is required; SAP/S4HANA experience is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and local statutory regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and highly organized.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong process optimization skills.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

At tesa, we create adhesive solutions that improve the work, products and lives of our customers.

How we do it? At tesa, we dare to create! Therefore, we team up, we challenge ourselves and we set the pace. But we don’t just do that somehow. We act responsibly and always focus on our customers. Because only then we are able to achieve our goals and continuously improve our results.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and regard diversity as important for our long-term success. We expressly reject all forms of direct and indirect discrimination. All qualified applicants will be equally considered for employment regardless of their national origin, background, personal preferences and believes.

By applying you consent for the use of your resume for future opportunities within tesa.

If you want to find out more about tesa please visit us on our corporate web-page ************* (opens in a new window or tab) and social media.

• Opportunity to lead the finance function in a dynamic international environment.
• Exposure to regional stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration.
• Be part of a company that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
  
  
  

Apply now and take the next step in your finance leadership career.

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Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

Apply now or send your CV to ************* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.