Accountant

About This Role

JOB TITLE: Accountant

REPORTS TO: Finance Manager

DEPARTMENT: Finance

LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur/Bangsar

SUMMARY: Responsible for accounting operations and finance in a multi-entity and multi-country environment. Performs month end closing and ensures integrity of all legal entities accounting. Supports statutory reporting and financial & management reporting. Interfaces with HQ finance in Montreal (tax, treasury, accounting), auditors (external & internal), tax consultants, and other relevant internal & external stakeholders. Familiar with Malaysia and China accounting standards, tax & local regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for full spectrum of accounting functions including AR, AP & General Ledger.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and perform profit and loss analysis.
• Ensure proper, accurate, and complete recording of accounting entries into the systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting – (MOR / Month end package / Tax package / Company taxes filings / Sales & indirect taxes filings / Intercompany confirmations, etc.) and ensure that the deadlines of these reports are met.
• Prepare cashflow forecast, liaise and interface with local banks & HQ Treasury team to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Collaborate with the tax and legal consultants to meet the local statutory filing and reporting requirements.
• Interface with other departments and countries to support the operations and projects.
• Maintain accounting controls by updating, recommending, and ensuring alignment to HQ policies & procedures.
• Ensure compliance to IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Assist in the external and internal financial and tax audits.
• Assist in GST and responsible for SST submission.
• Assist in the monthly forecast and annual budget.
• Support projects as and when assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3 years relevant experience is preferred.
• Worked in a multinational corporation with experience in a multi-entity/country environment.
• Ability to handle full set of accounts.
• The candidate should be confident, a self-starter, and possess the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and deadline oriented.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards & accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP, SOX).

SKILLS and TRAITS

• Computer literate with good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong ERP and IT systems knowledge. Hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in English, Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia (must have).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Finance and business acumen.

Position Type: Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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