Bukit Mertajam - Accountant/Accounting Manager

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has a strong understanding of basic accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle full set of accounts & month end closing
• Ensure effective management of fixed assets, inventories, general ledger, payables, receivables and financial reporting
• Assist in annual budgeting, monthly reporting, and monthly forecasting
• Ensuring compliance with internal control policies by monitoring financial transactions, enhancing control systems, conducting regular audits, implementing best practices to safeguard assets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Analyzing and reviewing operating expenses and balance sheet schedules to ensure financial accuracy, identify cost-saving opportunities, detect any irregularities or discrepancies
• Assist in the annual statutory audit and coordinate with the tax agent for lodgment of the annual tax return and relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and financial reporting standards
• Prepare corporate tax computation
• Assist in annual stock count activities and stock reconciliation
• Support in all legal and regulatory documents to ensure they are filed promptly and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Any ad hoc assignments of financial reporting function assigned by superior

Job requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a degree in accounting or a professional qualification. A member of ACCA/CIMA/CPA or related would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
• Poses at least 2 years of relevant working experience as an accountant, preferably in a public listed company or a similar corporate/manufacturing environment.
• Adaptable to change in a dynamic environment with initiative to improve reporting, policies and processes.
• Strong ability to work independently under tight deadlines with good organization and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous with good attention to details, efficient, strong analytical skills.
• Pro-active and challenge the status quo and can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Diploma in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 year of working experience in related field.
• Proficiency in bookkeeping programs and accounting software.
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and Double entry.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are a plus but not always required.