GL Accountant (based in Penang Island, Malaysia)

Position Summary:

• To support general accounting administration for assigned entities.

Job Description:

To support general accounting administration for assigned entities.

Supports decision making in forecasting and weekly / monthly / quarterly reporting by providing timely and concise analysis.

Assists with month-end closing activities.

Assists with financial audits and tax compliance.

Handles GL for multiple entities.

Executes payment on a timely manner and accurately in compliance with company policies, procedures, and controls.

Coordinate with all entities and functions to ensure timely and accurate closing on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Prepares journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and analysis.

Monitors bank administration activities and support corporate treasury services.

Prepares Cashflow forecast for multiple entities

Prepares bank reconciliations.

Responsible for inter-company and related company’s transactions and balances and resolve reconciling items.

Prepares monthly balance sheet schedules.

Prepares monthly/quarterly GST/VAT/WHT reporting, reconciliation report and corporate tax computation on a timely basis.

Prepares Annual Statutory Financial Statements for the assigned portfolio of entities

Supply data and liaise with external auditors as necessary. Escalate issues and risks on a timely basis.

Involves in transitioning the regional GL activities to SSC in Malaysia and new Oracle, ERP implementation.

Assists in streamlining and improving the R2R process.

Supports decision making in forecasting and weekly / monthly/ quarterly reporting by providing timely and concise analysis.

Assists in statistical submissions.

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related majors or professional certification (e.g. CPA, ACCA).
• 5 to 8 years working experience in GL with finance audit background is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Oracle and ERP software.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English, Malay and Mandarin, both verbal and written is essential. ** We are seeking candidate's proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking counterpart to support communication in a multicultural work environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, Oracle and ERP software.
• Ability to problem-solve, both independently and working as a team.
• Able to effectively communicate with internal and external parties.
• Must be willing to work at Regus, Gurney, Penang Island, Malaysia.