Manage the preparation and accuracy of company and consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (e.g., Malaysian Financial Reproting Standards (“MFRS”), International Financial Reporting Standard (“IFRS”)).
Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual management and financial reports.
Ensure the Group’s compliance with financial regulatory reporting requirements, including statutory audits and Bursa Malaysia reporting, where applicable.
Direct daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
Manage the development and maintenance of robust policies and internal financial controls to safeguard the Group’s assets and prevent fraud.
Manage the development, implementation and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures.
Initiate the digitalization and automation of accounting operations by optimizing the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) software (e.g., Odoo) to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Direct the coordination of internal and external audit works, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit findings.
Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Oversee the development of the Group’s overall tax strategy and planning to achieve an efficient tax position, executed in close consultation with the CFO and external tax advisor(s).
Oversee and review the preparation of the Group’s annual tax computation, corporate tax estimates and revised estimates (CP204/CP204A), transfer pricing documentation and other corporate tax reporting prepared by the external tax advisor, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
Ensure the Group’s full compliance with direct and indirect tax obligations (e.g. corporate income tax, withholding tax, Sales and Service Tax (“SST”)), including the timely preparation, submission and payment of taxes due to the relevant tax authorities in line with regulatory requirements.
Oversee the Group’s transfer pricing policies and ensure that inter-company transactions are conducted and documented on an arm’s length basis, in consultation with the CFO and external tax advisor(s).
Manage relationships with the relevant tax authorities (e.g. Inland Revenue Board (“LHDN”) and Royal Malaysian Customs Department) and external tax advisors, and lead the resolution of tax audits, queries and disputes.
Monitor developments and changes in tax legislation and regulations, assess their impact on the Group, and advise the CFO and Senior Management on tax risks and planning opportunities.
Lead, coach and develop the accounting team to enhance skills and performance.
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the accounting team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations and financial decision-making.
Any other ad-hoc assignments that may be delegated by CFO and Senior Management.
Requirements:
Possess professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, CIMA or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in statutory accounting, tax compliance and financial controls, preferably with experience working in accounting firm.
Strong knowledge in all aspect of financial reporting, accounting operations, MFRS/IFRS, Malaysian Companies Act, Bursa reporting requirements with experience as ERP user.
Independent, ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.