Senior accountant/project controller

placeShah Alam calendar_month 
Key Responsibilities
  1. Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Full Set Management: Handle the complete set of accounts, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Closing Activities: Lead all month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Compliance & Reconciliation: Ensure full compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards, local tax regulations, and internal controls while investigating balance sheet variances.
  • External Liaison: Coordinate effectively with external auditors, tax agents, and relevant internal stakeholders.
  1. Project Controlling
  • Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, forecasts, and actual costs for all current projects and incoming orders.
  • Cost Tracking: Track variations, claims, and change orders; perform profitability analysis to identify potential cost overruns or financial risks.
  • Revenue Recognition: Support project revenue recognition specifically utilizing the Percentage of Completion (POC) method.
  • Operational Control: Prepare and monitor project Work-In-Progress (WIP), unbilled revenue, accruals, provisions, and progress claims to ensure timely billing and healthy cash flow.
  • Stakeholder Support: Partner with project managers to provide critical financial insights and maintain project-level control.
  1. Management Reporting & Support
  • Performance Analysis: Prepare project and management reports for monthly reviews, analyzing variances between actual, budget, and forecast figures across all business lines.
  • Budgetary Support: Assist in budgeting and forecasting exercises for various business lines.
  • Continuous Improvement: Assist in process improvements, system enhancements, and the documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Ad Hoc Support: Contribute to special finance and business projects as required.
Job Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent field. Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) would be a plus.
  • Experience: Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant experience in accounting and project controlling.
  • Technical Mastery: Proven experience with Percentage of Completion (POC) revenue recognition.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and experience navigating ERP systems.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of IFRS, local financial regulations, and project accounting principles.
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Bachelor Degree

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