Accountant

Ensures accurate and efficient management of financial records, transactions, and reporting for an induvial, organisation, or company. This includes the responsibility to maintain and analyse financial data, prepare financial statements, and provide valuable insights and recommendations to aid in decision-making processes.

Job Description

• Responsible for the financial and management accounts of at least one business unit, in compliance with MFRS accounting standards.
• Responsible for the product costing of the business unit/(s) under his/her purview, comprises of standard, estimate and actual.
• Responsible for Profit/Loss forecast (periodical or ad-hoc), estimate and annual budgeting of the business unit/(s) under his/her purview. ]
• Collaborate with external Tax Agent and in-house Tax Manager for taxation matters including tax filing, tax audits, transfer pricing Master File and Local File documentation relating to the business unit/(s) under his purview.
• Consolidation or Group reporting for the business unit/(s) under his purview.
• Assist in Consolidation of Group Financial Reporting.
• All employees are expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to the delivery of work within their department. They are required to be proactive members of the team and work closely with all other members to ensure both timely and best outcomes are achieved for all customers. To support this approach, all employees may be required to work with external and internal partners, work across formal lines of accountability and perform duties not specifically identified in the job description but which are in line with the general level of responsibility of the post.

Education & Qualification

• Professional qualification in Finance and Accounting such as ACCA
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Member of MIA

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in auditing or accounting, preferably in a medium to large-sized organisation.

Technical Skills & Professional Knowledge

• Professional knowledge and application skills of MFRS in all aspects of Financial Accounting
• Corporate tax understanding and application skills • Display a high degree of accuracy, attention to details and the discipline to follow up outstanding matters
• Detail-oriented, good interpersonal skills, team player and possesses self-initiative.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees and stakeholders.
• Experienced in executing and improving policies and procedures • Able to engage in a professional and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders
• Good command of the Microsoft package especially MS Excel
• Experience in an ERP environment is an added advantage
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Competencies

• Able to make and assess personal/team decisions and align actions with organisation’s vision and mission.
• Able to establish and maintain open/trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to nurture collaborative partnerships and work towards a common goal.
• Able to contribute and encourage new ideas and approaches to support business growth; demonstrate openness to and enthusiasm for new initiatives and appropriately challenges the status quo; adapt and improvise quickly, appropriately, and decisively to internal/external changes.
• Able to display accountability for team and personal decisions/outcomes and take proactive actions to achieve results with dedication to follow through on commitments; create plans and manage resources to accomplish and deliver self and team’s commitments.
• Able to understand and prioritise stakeholders’ needs/expectations and develop solutions to improve service delivery.
• Able to appreciate the complex interrelationships between external factors and internal business operations and develops strategic plans in response to market shifts and shocks anchored on organisation's vision, purpose, and strategy.
• Able to nurture the culture of learning organisation.
• Able to develop strategic plans in response to market shifts and shocks to accomplish organizational goals; adaptability to changes in business landscape.