JOB TITLE: Accountant

REPORTS TO: Finance Manager

DEPARTMENT: Finance

LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur/Bangsar

SUMMARY: Responsible for accounting operations and finance in a multi-entity and multi-country environment. Performs month end closing and ensure integrity of all legal entities accounting. Support on statutory reporting and financial & management reporting. Interface with HQ finance in Montreal (tax, treasury, accounting), auditors (external & internal), tax consultants and other relevant internal & external stakeholders. Familiar with Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand accounting standards, tax & local regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for full spectrum of accounting functions including AR, AP & General Ledger.

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and perform profit and loss analysis.

• Ensure proper, accurate and complete recording of accounting entries into the systems.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting – (MOR / Month end package / Tax package / Company taxes filings / Sales & indirect taxes filings / Intercompany confirmations, etc.) and ensure that the deadlines of these reports are met.

• Prepare cashflow forecast, liaise and interface with local banks & HQ Treasury team to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.

• Collaborate with the tax and legal consultants to meet the local statutory filing and reporting requirements

• Interface with other departments and countries to support the operations and projects.

• Maintains accounting controls by updating, recommending, and ensuring alignment to HQ policies & procedures.

• Ensure compliance to IFRS and local accounting standards.

• Assist in the external and internal financial and tax audits.

• Assist in GST submission

• Assist in the monthly forecast and annual budget.

• Support projects as and when assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3 years relevant experience is preferred

• Worked in a multinational corporation with experience in a multi-entity/country environment

• Ability to handle full set of accounts.

• The candidate should be confident, a self-starter and possess the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.

• Attention to detail and deadline oriented.

• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards & accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP, SOX)

SKILLS and TRAITS

• Computer literate with good Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong ERP and IT systems knowledge. Hands on experience in Oracle Cloud would be an added advantage.

• Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Thai (good to have).

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Finance and business acumen.

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