Job Description

Our client is a well-established player in the food distribution and FMCG industry, with a strong presence in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. Founded more than six decades ago, the company has built a solid reputation as a trusted importer and distributor of premium food products sourced globally, supplying a wide range of customers including retailers, restaurants, hotels, and food service operators. 

Headquartered in the Damansara Heights area, the company continues to expand its footprint and product offerings as it strengthens its position as a one-stop food solutions provider for the foodservice and retail sectors. 

This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization in the FMCG and food distribution sector, where finance plays a critical role in supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. 

• Manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, Cash Flow and taxes 
• Assist the Head of Finance in coordinating period-end closing activities in compliance with statutory requirements. 
•  Assist in the preparation of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. 
•  Review journal entries for company accounts ensuring information is accurate and up to date, including deferred taxation 
•  Reconcile balance sheet and income statements; research more complex discrepancies and determine the
  appropriate course of action 
•  Prepare monthly cash flow and cash flow projections to management 
•  Strategize on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions for working capital and assets
  financing. 
•  Develops and improve spreadsheets for account analysis and journal entries to keep records organised and
  standardised. 
•  You will also be involved in ensuring strong internal controls and overseeing improvements within the team. 
•  Participate in system updates and internal control activities.• You will also be working with external and internal
  audit teams for yearly audit planning and managing relevant requests/queries related to the audit. 
•  Manage enquiries from tax consultants, bankers and statutory boards. 
•  Responsible for staff (Travel & Expenditure) claims which includes reviewing and approving the claims before
  reimbursements 
•  Conduct and coordinate month-end closing activities with related departments. 
•  Generate, review and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports 
•  Coordinate and work with external auditor for annual financial statements audit 
•  Identify, design and implement accounting processes and contents for new accounting standards/regulations and
  new business initiatives. 
•  Improve and automate current accounting controls and processes by collaborating with Information Technology
  team 
•  Other accounting/finance functions/missions business may require

Job Requirements

•  Bachelor's Degree and/or professional qualifications in Finance/Accounting, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. 
•  At least 5 years experience in a finance or accounting position. 
•  Well versed with MFRS
•  In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation.
•  Analytical thinking with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills. 
•  Meticulous attention to detail with good organisational skills. 
•  Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
•  Excellent report-writing, communication skills and presentation skills. 
•  Good attitude and interpersonal skills.

Skills