Accountant

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with over 20,000 employees including our seafarers with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels and counting. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.

We are currently looking for an Accountant to join our team. This position will be acquiring direction and reporting to the GM and Finance Controller of the company.

We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company’s values and vision.

The position will be located at 1 Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and it is easy to get to by public transportation.

Main Responsibilities:

Implement and/or Setup Process & System deployment, Controls and Compliance:

• Support to design new GIMS processes and workflow, implement new ERP system.
• Align internal controls to ensure compliance with WSM process.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure a smooth audit process.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns.
  
  
  

General Ledger & Financial Reporting:

• Maintain the general ledger and oversee day-to-day accounting activities to ensure a proper interaction and flow of information with other departments.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow management.
• Monitor account receivables, reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensuring correct and timely payments to suppliers
• Ensure compliance with WMS policies, accounting principles, IFRS standards and regulatory requirements.
  
  
  

Financial Analysis & Budgeting:

• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with business leader to develop and monitor budgets, and forecasts.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the accounting field.
• Accounting professional certification is required.
• Exposure in IFRS (added advantage)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skill.
• Knowledgeable in SAP is preferred.
• Fluency in English in preferred
  
  
  

Additional Preferences

• Proactive
• Good Communication Skills with other entities, country & teams
• Problem Solving
• Great Interpersonal skills
  
  
  

Sounds interesting? You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a "Candidate Home" account and attach your latest Resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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