Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.Professional Certification: ACCA, CPA Australia, MICPA, CAANZ, or equivalent preferred.Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of accounting and tax experience within an accounting firm, outsourcing provider, or corporate services environment.Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), LHDN regulations, SST, payroll compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.
Independence: Proven ability to manage multiple client portfolios autonomously with minimal supervision.Precision: Strong attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy in financial and tax reporting.Communication: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills to support both local and regional stakeholders.Client Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.Adaptability: Comfortable operating in a fast-paced outsourcing environment while managing multiple deadlines and regional coordination requirements.
Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of accounting standards (MFRS, IFRS) and asset management regulatory requirements, with proficiency in local regulations like Securities Commission guidelines, tax compliance for investment funds, income distribution processes, and investor reporting duties.
Skills: Demonstrates strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and effective communication skills, combined with the ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities. Excels in fostering collaboration with internal teams such as Finance, Investment Operations, Investment and Customer Service, as well as external partners like bankers, custodians, and auditors.
Experiences: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in fund accounting or related roles within asset management or financial services, with expertise in NAV calculations, securities pricing, financial reporting, and familiarity with auditing processes and collaboration with external auditors and tax agents.
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