Accountant

The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, and conducting cyclical audits. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen.

What does the role look like?

• Work closely with accounting shared services in Philippine and Malaysia to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Review Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation prepared by accounting shared services in Philippine and Malaysia.
• Prepare withholding tax return, GST return, declaration and related documentation requested by the tax authority.
• Support the business and management in any business analysis, projects, initiatives, and other duties assigned.
• Provide financial/accounting support to other departments/business units.
• Review, enhance, participate, and implement financial and control process improvement.
• Treasury function - Liaise with banks for banking matters.
• Plan and coordinate for quarterly and year-end stocktake.
• Plan and coordinate for year-end fixed assets sighting.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, addressing the audit issues, working with the operation team to ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assist for year-end tax filing.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional qualifications - ACCA, CPA/CA etc.).
• A minimum of 5 to 6 years of accounting experience, including at least 3-4 years in full set accounting.
• MNCs experience preferred.
• Handles single entity or 2 max accounts.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software preferably Oracle.
• Good team player and possess good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to multitask and willing to be hands-on.
• Pro-active, self-motivated and eager to acquire knowledge.
• Able to work independently, under tight timelines and pressure.
• Those who are available immediately will be preferred.