Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with Malaysian reporting standards and internal timelines.
- Manage month-end close activities, reconciliations, journal postings, and ledger maintenance to ensure clean books.
- Design and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to reduce errors and improve audit readiness.
- Produce management reports and clear variance analysis to explain performance to the leadership team.
Operations & Cash Management
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely supplier payments and accurate customer billing.
- Run bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow projections to support short-term working capital needs.
- Coordinate payroll processing and month-end payroll accruals in collaboration with HR or payroll vendors.
- Handle petty cash, expense claims, and intercompany postings with disciplined record keeping.
Compliance, Tax & Audit
- Manage statutory filings, SST calculations, and tax submissions, working with tax agents when needed.
- Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits and respond to auditor queries promptly.
- Support ad hoc finance projects such as system migrations, chart of accounts updates, and process improvements.
- Liaise with banks, auditors, and government agencies for compliance matters and financial confirmations.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent and about 5 years of progressive accounting experience in an SME or retail/lifestyle setting.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, MIA or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.
- Proven experience preparing statutory financial statements and working with auditors for year-end close.
- Experience supporting payroll and basic HR-related accounting matters is preferred.
Hard Skills & Knowledge
- Strong month-end close skills including reconciliations, journals, and ledger control.
- Practical knowledge of Malaysian tax basics including SST and statutory filing requirements.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software such as MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks or similar, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Familiarity with payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable workflows, and bank reconciliation tools.
Soft Skills & Qualities
- Organised and detail oriented with the ability to prioritise tasks under month-end pressure.
- Clear communicator who can explain numbers to non-finance colleagues in a friendly way.
- Reliable team player who can support junior staff and work across operations and HR.
- Practical problem solver who suggests improvements and follows through to completion.