Accountant – Corporate Reporting

The Corporate Reporting Accountant is responsible for the financial management of corporate entities, including timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, tax and audit liaison, and short-term cash flow planning. The role also supports group consolidation efforts, oversees related party transactions, contributes to business planning, and participates in compliance, automation, and other finance-related initiatives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for corporate entities entity-level financial management.
• Manages monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and financial report:
• Timely and accurate close process and submission to Group for consolidation purposes.
• Assist in preparation of supporting working files and information to be furnished to consolidation team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and Group policies.
• Liaison with external and internal auditors, tax agents, and bankers.
• Ensure accruals, provisions, expenses, and forex (realized and unrealized) are taken up accurately.
• Perform periodic recoverability assessment on investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances.
• Preparation of monthly Latest Estimate for two financial quarters.
• Oversees all related party transactions activities.
• Supervising and/or reviewing 3rd party invoices and payments.
• Assist in reviewing outgoing invoices to inter-companies.
• Short-term cash flows forecast and management which includes:
• Detail phasing of all payments on a weekly basis.
• Assist in reviewing the weekly cash planning which includes term placements for excess funds.
• Manage the direct and indirect tax compliance of the entities in charge.
• Assist in investment holding segment cost recovery.
• Involve in other compliance matters, when necessary:
• Monthly tracking and analysis of expenses against the business plan, when applicable.
• Periodic reporting to Bank Negara Malaysia.
• Preparation of Shariah-compliance assessments.
• Loan covenant.
• Assist in preparation of annual Business Plan.
• Assist in Group wide automation initiative and ITGC related matters.
• Other ad-hoc duties as prescribed by the superior to assist in achieving Finance Department’s objectives.

KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses at least a Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA, ACCA or relevant qualification. At least 4-5 years of relevant working experience in audit and commercial (exposure to public listed company in Malaysia is an advantage, but not necessary).
• Strong experience in closing full set of accounts.
• Good understanding of accounting standards.
• Good analytical and reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of SUN system will be an advantage.
• Deadline oriented, meticulous and keen attention to details.
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a team.
• Assertive and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.