Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Reporting and Analysis: 

• Assist in preparing timely and accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and other relevant financial metrics.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide insights to support decision making and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, guidelines, and regulations across all office locations. 

Budgeting and Forecasting: 

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in coordination with relevant departments.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis report to management.
• Identify potential risks or deviations from budgeted targets and recommend corrective actions. 

Accounts Payable and Receivable: 

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment reconciliation and collections. 
• Coordinate with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment and invoicing issues.

Financial Operations: 

• Assist in managing day-to-day financial operations, including forecast cash requirement and optimize cash balances across all offices. 
• Monitor and ensure all transactions in the bank and petty cash are handles accurately and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records and documentation. 

Compliance and Regulations: 

• Stay updated on tax regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements across all office locations. 
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of tax returns to relevant authorities.
• Provide support for external audits and internal control assessments, implementing corrective measures when necessary.

Team Collaboration: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data exchange and provide financial insights for decision-making. 
• Assist in developing and mentoring finance and billing team members.

1. Systems, Tools, and Processes improvement: 

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation with the finance and billing department.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the finance and billing department.
• Streamline financial systems, tools, and processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.   

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• ACCA qualified or equivalent is preferred.
• More than 5 years of working experience in a senior position within Accounting and Finance.
• Possess strong knowledge for people management and stakeholder skills.
• A good understanding of financial management obligations, especially statutory obligations and requirements.
• Be an analytical thinker with strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good report-writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial planning and presentation software such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work independently.
• Able to start work in short notice would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Malaysia income tax would be an added advantage.

Interested? Drop us an email at people@kass.asia with your CV and intended position and we’ll get in touch!

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