SMEC (an SJ Group Company) Hiring! Full Time Senior Accountant in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

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 5 years’ experience in a Senior Accountant role.
• More than 10 years of solid financial accounting experience.
• Strong financial accounting background, preferably with full-set accounting and reporting, tax and audit experiences.
• hands-on experience using SAP/SAP Finance (including SAP FICO or S/4HANA Finance) and no shared services background
• Strong Excel skills
• Candidates who are able to handle the accounting function independently and have good hands-on experience.
• Experience in auditing is an added advantage.
• 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