ASSISTANT MANAGER/MANAGER - ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS

Kwantas Corporation Berhad
West Coast Division
MYR 100,000 - 150,000
Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER/MANAGER - ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS

  • Responsible for maintaining of the accounting / ERP system, i.e. maintenance of chart of accounts, customers and vendors, inventories and fixed asset items, bank accounts & reconciliations, intercompany transactions setup & mapping, financial reports setup, system settings, etc.
  • Assist Senior Accountant in facilitating all matters relating to system migration project, i.e. chart of accounts setup, balance and transaction migration, compiling migration templates, data mapping, process flow, authorised signing personnel, approval matrix & etc.
  • Familiarise with all the settings and features of the modules and tools, including group consolidation module, e-invoicing module, taxation reporting tools within the accounting / ERP ecosystem and be hands on with data extraction and data pivoting to be used by respective departments across the organisation.
  • Provide system support for users and troubleshoot user issues for all modules.
  • Understand user requests from various departments and communicate with external system vendors on system add-ons, new modules, reporting layouts, settings & etc.
  • Facilitate meetings with external system vendors on ongoing system issues, vendor system support, new user requests, system migration, data integration matters, etc.
  • Provide on-the-job trainings and refresher courses to current users and newcomers on existing features of the system,as well as new featurebriefing and updates.
  • Assist in the setup of new companies within the accounting / ERP system for financial and operational reporting purposes.
  • Assist operation sites on the secondary systems (system operated at site) integration to the Primary accounting / ERP system across the organisation, mainly on data integration and data mapping.
  • Liaise with IT department on matters such as hardware compatibility, network reception, system integration issues relating to the accounting / ERP system.
  • Liaise with HR department on newly recruited staff, reassigned staff, resigned staff, absconded staff to update the user information in the accounting / ERP system.
  • Assist Senior Accountant on accounting/finance & ERP system related matters as and when required.
  • Any other ad-hoc tasks as delegated by direct supervisor or HOD.
Job description:
  • Responsible for maintaining of the accounting / ERP system, i.e. maintenance of chart of accounts, customers and vendors, inventories and fixed asset items, bank accounts & reconciliations, intercompany transactions setup & mapping, financial reports setup, system settings, etc.
  • Assist Senior Accountant in facilitating all matters relating to system migration project, i.e. chart of accounts setup, balance and transaction migration, compiling migration templates, data mapping, process flow, authorised signing personnel, approval matrix & etc.
  • Familiarise with all the settings and features of the modules and tools, including group consolidation module, e-invoicing module, taxation reporting tools within the accounting / ERP ecosystem and be hands on with data extraction and data pivoting to be used by respective departments across the organisation.
  • Provide system support for users and troubleshoot user issues for all modules.
  • Understand user requests from various departments and communicate with external system vendors on system add-ons, new modules, reporting layouts, settings & etc.
  • Facilitate meetings with external system vendors on ongoing system issues, vendor system support, new user requests, system migration, data integration matters, etc.
  • Provide on-the-job trainings and refresher courses to current users and newcomers on existing features of the system,as well as new featurebriefing and updates.
  • Assist in the setup of new companies within the accounting / ERP system for financial and operational reporting purposes.
  • Assist operation sites on the secondary systems (system operated at site) integration to the Primary accounting / ERP system across the organisation, mainly on data integration and data mapping.
  • Liaise with IT department on matters such as hardware compatibility, network reception, system integration issues relating to the accounting / ERP system.
  • Liaise with HR department on newly recruited staff, reassigned staff, resigned staff, absconded staff to update the user information in the accounting / ERP system.
  • Assist Senior Accountant on accounting/finance & ERP system related matters as and when required.
  • Any other ad-hoc tasks as delegated by direct supervisor or HOD.
Job requirements:
  • Possess at least Bachelor degree or Professional degree in Accounting or equivalent;
  • ACCA/CPA/ClMA/MIA qualified member (or partially qualified with plans to complete and obtain professional membership);
  • Minimum 5 years of working experience in relevant field;
  • Must possess working and hands-on experience in full set accounts, financial reporting and accounting/finance/treasury operations;
  • Essential to be bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese (conversing, reading and writing);
  • Possess ability and skills in working with Microsoft Office(Words, Excel, PowerPoint, One drive, Outlook is a must), experience in using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or other relevant ERP systems is an added advantage;
  • Prior working experience in audit firm is an added advantage;
  • Background in Information Technology (IT / Systems / Software) is an added advantage;
  • Experiences with MFRS / IFRS reporting standards, group consolidation, group financial reporting and disclosures, financial instruments and derivatives, taxation, foreign exchange translations, GAAP vs MFRS reconciliations are added advantages;
  • Ability to adapt and work in fast paced environments with strict deadlines;
  • Ability to communicate across departments from junior clerical staff all the way to senior managers and HODs;
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, with traits of high integrity and data confidentiality especially dealing with financial data and accounting systems;
  • Must be willing to travel to domestic region or overseas on occasional basis as and when required. Job post is primarily stationed at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Employer questions Your application will include the following questions:
  • What's your expected monthly basic salary?
  • How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Accounts Manager?
  • Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
  • Which of the following accounting software are you experienced with?
  • Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
  • How many years of taxation experience do you have?
  • Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?
Company profile Kwantas Corporation Berhad 3.9 • 16 reviews

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing More than 10,000 employees

Kwantas Corporation Berhad was incorporated in 1995 as an investment holding company and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) in 1996.

The Kwantas Group is an integrated palm oil producer which operates the following:

Oil palm plantations and oil millsPalm kernel crushing plantPalm oil refinery plantsOleochemical plantShortening plantsBiomass power plant Bulking installation and facilitiesTrading of palm oils and fats productsWholesale and supply of diesel and lubricants

From its humble beginnings as a single company, the Group has grown and flourished to what it is today. The business has achieved its success with the singular aim of constantly creating value for its shareholders and at the same time maximizing their returns.

But success does not come easily. It takes hard work, perseverance, tolerance and sheer determination by all concerned to make it work. And this has been achieved with the help of a strong, experienced and dedicated management team who have been in the palm oil industry for more than 20 years.

With years of organic growth, the Kwantas Group is now a transnational company with offices in:

Kota KinabaluLahad datuSibu, SarawakGuangzhou, ChinaZhangjiagang, China

Kwantas Corporation Berhad was incorporated in 1995 as an investment holding company and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia (formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) in 1996.

The Kwantas Group is an integrated palm oil producer which operates the following:

Oil palm plantations and oil millsPalm kernel crushing plantPalm oil refinery plantsOleochemical plantShortening plantsBiomass power plant Bulking installation and facilitiesTrading of palm oils and fats productsWholesale and supply of diesel and lubricants

From its humble beginnings as a single company, the Group has grown and flourished to what it is today. The business has achieved its success with the singular aim of constantly creating value for its shareholders and at the same time maximizing their returns.

But success does not come easily. It takes hard work, perseverance, tolerance and sheer determination by all concerned to make it work. And this has been achieved with the help of a strong, experienced and dedicated management team who have been in the palm oil industry for more than 20 years.

With years of organic growth, the Kwantas Group is now a transnational company with offices in:

Kota KinabaluLahad datuSibu, SarawakGuangzhou, ChinaZhangjiagang, China

Perks and benefits Medical

More about this company

Company information Registration No. 356602-W

Report this job advert
Be careful Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Learn how to protect yourself
Get a free, confidential resume review.
Select file or drag and drop it
Avatar
Free online coaching
Improve your chances of getting that interview invitation!
Be the first to explore new ASSISTANT MANAGER/MANAGER - ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS jobs in West Coast Division