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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