Senior Specialist - Financial Accounting

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Specialist - Financial Accounting. Reporting to the Team Lead, this full-time and permanent position is based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Financial Accounting and its’ growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Book-keeping and accounting entries to accounting system (eg. accruals, adjustments).
• Responsible for timely preparation of accounts - weekly, month-end, financial year end closing and aging/listings.
• Work independently on accounting and management report and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Review and be responsible for the accuracy of the accounting reports and deliverables prepared by Specialists.
• Ensure the accounting reporting and deliverables are submitted within agreed timelines.
• Supervise a team of junior staff and overseeing their efficiency, work quality on deliverables and supporting the Team Lead in job planning.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monitor unusual items and movement, and investigate reconciling items.
• Meet Business Unit / client requirements/instructions and ensure on-time and on-quality deliverables.
• Ensure queries are resolved with business units and action points are followed through.
• Review manual journal entries at month end and ensure that the supporting documentation for each manual journal entry is complete, adequate, and accurate. Focus on key/risk accounts including balance sheet reclassification adjustments.
• Perform and review monthly income tax calculation if required.
• Handle ad hoc activities as assigned.

Key requirements:

• Minimum 3 years relevant working and reviewing experience.
• Experience working in client service or SSC environment will be an added advantage.
• Diploma/Degree or in the midst of pursuing professional studies in accounting/financial or its equivalent.
• ACCA, MIA, CPA or equivalent will be added advantage.