Country Chief Accountant

About our client

Our client is one of established Shared Services.

About the role

Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, senior accountants perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses. Their day-to-day responsibilities include: Analyzing complex financial reports and records.

Your responsibilities

GAMA

• Co-ordinate with SSC KL Finance teams (AP, GAMA, AR, TR, T&E, Compliance and Procurement) and execute month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts in compliance with month-end close checklist.

• Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, accountable for the financial accuracy of the affiliate’s Financials.

• Responsible of all Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) documentation and internal controls matters, act as owner for the ICFR tools – INVOLVE and BWISE.

• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation – follow up on open items and rectify any anomalies encountered.

• Submission other reporting packages accurately and within specified timeline i.e. Sustainability, Insurance reporting.

• Responsible of IFRS 16 Leasing related matters i.e. SimSol /Planon.

• Review and provide approval for all manual journal entries for posting by SSC KL team.

• Responsible for all management accounting aspects i.e. Period cost allocation, COPA allocation, SSC allocation, etc.

Accounts Receivables / Accounts Payables

• Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivables – review and approve manual billings, review debtors ageing and determine follow up actions, ensure all sales related activities are reported timely and accurate.

• Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payables – review and provide approval of AP related activities i.e. vendor invoices, payment, etc.

Treasury

• Cash flow management - forecast current and future cash flow requirement and arrangement for necessary fund transfers (if required).

• Responsible for all treasury matters i.e. FX deal, credit facilities, payment request, banking matters.

Master Data

• Managing of master data - Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center. WBS, vendor & customer master data, UCI, etc.

Others

• Preparation of statutory taxes calculations and reconciliation, including tax reporting and liaising with Tax Consultant.

• Preparation of audit related schedules and documentation, including liaising with the Auditor.

• Participate in any compliance audits and responding to audit queries.

• Identify, recommend and implement solutions in consultation with the management for continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of operation.

• Being the main contact person for SSC KL Finance teams for issue resolution for all financial matters.

• Being the main contact person for FM in the affiliates for all financial matters, requests and advisory.

Key Requirement

• Ideal people with audit background with new-mid level manager.

• Must have strong stakeholder management skills.

• Must be strong in accounting knowledge and taxation skills.

You will have

• A degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Commerce or equivalent. ACCA, CPA Australia or other accounting professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in related field and minimum 3 years in accountant role / audit experience.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit and taxation.

• Proficiency in relevant accounting software preferably SAP and MS office tools.

• Meticulous, independent, proactive and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, expressing ideas and expectations in a clear and concise manner.

• Proven track record of effective relationship and stakeholder management with diverse populations (customers, colleagues and senior leaders).

• Proficiency in influencing skills.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, changing and growing environment.

• The ability to operate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments.

• Able to commit for business travel when required.