Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Closing

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management reports.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely completion of financial reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and analyze profit and loss accounts.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial records.

General Ledger & Journal Entries

• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger to ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare and process journal entries including:
  
• Accruals
• Prepayments
• Depreciation
• Reclassifications
• Intercompany transactions
• Ensure journal entries are properly authorized, coded, and posted in accordance with company policies.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Perform financial and operational analysis to identify trends and key business variances.
• Prepare variance analysis with meaningful recommendations for management.
• Support business decision-making by providing financial insights.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, and special projects assigned by management.

Budget & Forecast Support

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor departmental budget performance against actual results.
• Highlight significant variances and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Respond promptly to audit queries and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), Companies Act, and internal financial policies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate with business units to obtain timely financial information.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Tax, and Operations teams.
• Support finance process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Job Requirements

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent is an added advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Financial Reporting, General Ledger, or Financial Accounting.
• Experience in retail, FMCG, manufacturing, or public listed companies is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar) is preferred.

Technical & Functional Competencies

Financial Reporting

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Management Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Month-End & Year-End Closing

General Ledger Accounting

• Journal Entry Processing
• Account Reconciliation
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Trial Balance Review

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Budget Preparation
• Forecasting
• Financial Modelling
• Cost Analysis
• Business Performance Analysis

Compliance & Governance

• Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS)
• Internal Controls
• Audit Support
• Statutory Reporting

Systems & Tools

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• ERP Systems (SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics / Autocount)
• Power BI (advantage)

Behavioral Competencies

Integrity

• Demonstrates honesty and accountability in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Handles confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Passion

• Demonstrates commitment to delivering accurate financial reports within deadlines.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiency.
• Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and drives continuous improvement.

Problem Solving

• Investigates financial discrepancies using analytical thinking.
• Identifies root causes of variances and recommends practical solutions.
• Makes sound judgments based on financial data and business impact.

Teamwork

• Collaborates effectively with finance and cross-functional teams.
• Builds positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Communicates financial information clearly and professionally.

Excellence

• Produces high-quality, accurate work with strong attention to detail.
• Maintains technical accounting knowledge through continuous learning.
• Consistently meets reporting deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

Decision-Making Authority

The Executive is empowered to independently:

Financial Transactions

• Determine the appropriate General Ledger accounts for journal entries.
• Review and validate accounting entries before posting.
• Resolve routine reconciliation differences within established authority limits.

Financial Reporting

• Review financial reports and identify unusual transactions requiring investigation.
• Recommend journal adjustments based on supporting evidence.

Month-End Closing

• Prioritize closing activities to ensure reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Assess materiality of reconciling items and recommend adjustments.

Compliance

• Ensure accounting treatments comply with MFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Escalate significant accounting issues or policy exceptions to the Finance Manager.

Process Improvement

• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and reduce manual work.

Skills