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Accountant

Dentsu


Job Location:

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 September 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

About Dentsu
Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP) a pure holding company established on January 1 2020 the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network which oversees Dentsus agency operations in Japan and dentsu international its international business headquarters in London which oversees Dentsus agency operations outside of Japan.

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65000 dedicated professionals the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications media and digital services through its five leadership brandsCarat dentsu X iProspect Dentsu Creative and Merkleas well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies including Dentsu Inc. the worlds largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

Role Overview:

Responsible for overseeing the accounting and actual finance activities of assigned entities to ensure timely and accurate reporting to ensure compliance of financial records with corporate and statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

  • Closely work with stakeholders to understand the requirements set expectations address concerns and discuss them with reporting manager

  • Timely escalation of issues to the reporting manager and providing the action plan to get these resolved.

  • Support junior members of the team through regular discussion and by acting as escalation for complex queries

  • Responsible for maintaining documentation and ensuring audit compliance.

  • Supports continual improvements in quality and efficiency of financial reporting processes in collaboration with the wider finance team

  • Preparation of bank reconciliation and coordinating with various departments for open items clearing

  • Preparation and posting of journals and month end accruals

  • Prepare Fixed Asset Register depreciation calculations and posting month end entries

  • Handling month close tasks such as revaluation of monitory assets and liabilities passing accrual and prepayment journals reconciliation of trial balance with BPC

  • Responsible for preparation of BPC financial submissions and clearing validation checks including finance submit in the BPC Portal

  • Preparation of balance sheet schedule reconciliations in Blackline and ensure timely follow up to resolve aged and open items. Escalate potential issues to Accountant or Finance Manager for early intervention or decision

  • Handle Interco recharges reconciliations and manage BPC reporting process for intercompany including clearing validation and liaison with counterparts to resolve mismatches including issuing recharge invoices to the counterparty as per schedules deadlines including preparation of working files for intercompany accruals and posting journals after stakeholder reviews

  • Work closely with Commercial Finance AR and AP team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing

  • Preparation of quarterly GST returns

  • Provides accurate timely information to support external internal and client audits

  • Support ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification

  • Prior audit and/or tax experience will be a strong advantage

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance

  • Candidates with media agency industry and from shared services background will be an advantage

  • Proficient in MS Office applications like Word advanced Excel skills etc.

  • Systems knowledge of SPECTRA(BCC) and PIN will be an advantage

Core Competencies:

  • Able to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment

  • Able to work under pressure; Results oriented and observe deadlines

  • Strong time management skill with ability to balance multiple priorities tasks and projects while maintaining appropriate documentation/records

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Inclusion and Diversity

Were proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We wont define people by their race gender sexual-orientation age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. Thats what we care about.

So whether youre joining us or looking to move to a different part of the business we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Keeping connected

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Location:

Kuala Lumpur

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

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Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.

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