Malaysia onlyUses a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts along with reconciling account balances and bank statements, revenue recognition, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. The Senior Accountant ensures accuracy and effectiveness in all Accounting tasks. Acting as a cross-functional business partner to the Controllers implements automation and creates process improvements to optimize the month-end close.
Essential Functions
- Under limited supervision handles hands-on operational and technical accounting for the operations of the firm and serves as an escalation point for junior accountants.
- Prepares intercompany account reconciliations, consolidations and eliminations. Calculates and records various allocations.
- Maintains and reconciles balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Main liaison person for International Subsidiaries financial control matters.
- Takes on a leadership role for the month-end and year-end close process, including ensuring accounting periods are closed and for audits and tax filings to ensure compliance.
- Investigates and resolves audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
- Contributes to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures. Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
- Spots errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Participates in the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsOther duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Qualified Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant.
- Experience: 6 or more years of experience with Accounts Payable/Receivable and general accounting. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
