Senior Accountant

We are looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join our team in Puchong, Malaysia. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a global leader in the industry.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing complex and interpretive financial analyses and reports, supporting the annual budget process, expense and staffing forecasts, and statistical reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare complex financial analyses and reports for department management
• Business partner with organisational units to develop annual budgets, expense and staffing forecasts, and statistical reporting
• Prepare and consolidate financial data for statistical reporting, including financial performance, variance explanations, and cost analysis
• Coach or lead less-experienced Financial Analysts
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities in accordance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of management reports, statutory accounts, and regulatory submissions
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and company policies
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits, including addressing audit findings
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and banking relationships
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and credit management to optimise working capital
• Ensure adherence to approved payment cycles and credit terms
• Oversee direct and indirect tax matters, including corporate income tax and service tax (SST)
• Liaise with tax agents on tax computations, filings, and tax reviews
• Ensure timely tax payments and compliance with RMCD regulations
• Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support implementation or enhancement of ERP / financial systems

Requirements:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required
• Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or ICAEW is preferred
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant finance/accounting experience
• Experience in multinational corporations, shared services, or regulated industries is an advantage
• Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and internal controls
• Solid understanding of Malaysian tax and statutory requirements (SST, corporate tax)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Movex, or similar)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Well-organised, able to manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Proactive, hands-on, and improvement-oriented mindset