Senior Associate, Financial Accounting & Reporting Asia & Projects

Yinson

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This job is for a Senior Associate in Financial Accounting & Reporting. You might like this job because it involves preparing financial reports, enhancing processes, and working with teams to improve efficiency—all while driving special projects.

Undisclosed

Kuala Lumpur, MY, Kuala Lumpur

Full-Time

1 week ago

Job Description

Prepare month-end journal vouchers, including entries for Revenue Recognition (using the Percentage of Completion method) and Finance Lease Accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Execute the month-end accounting close process and deliver timely financial reports to stakeholders.

Conduct monthly financial analyses and assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Develop board papers with detailed analysis and commentary on accounting matters for key management.

Collaborate with teams across the group to gather data for consolidation, ensuring a consistent and streamlined approach to financial reporting.

Drive process improvements by leading initiatives to enhance procedures, optimize the use of Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS), and implement frameworks for efficiency. Identify opportunities for automation to improve stakeholder satisfaction.

Manage and actively participate in special finance projects, taking a hands-on role in execution and adapting to evolving departmental and organizational needs.

Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate year-end audits, ensuring all requirements are met.

Prepare year-end financial statements and adhere to statutory reporting deadlines.

Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Job Requirements

Educational Background: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial Reporting, or a related field from a recognized institution. Postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW) are highly desirable.

Professional Experience: Experience with a Big 4 firm is advantageous but not mandatory.

Analytical and Reporting Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and reporting, with comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulatory and accounting standards.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to manage complex datasets and deliver compelling, professional presentations.

Communication and Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with global finance teams and the production of clear, insightful written reports derived from financial data.

Problem-Solving Mindset: Strategic and solution-oriented, with a meticulous and systematic approach to addressing complex financial and operational challenges.

Adaptability and Teamwork: Proactive, self-motivated, and able to thrive under tight deadlines in a dynamic, international environment. Strong team player with a collaborative and supportive approach.

Company Benefits

Free Staff Meals

Staff meals are provided during work-hours.

Medical and Health Benefits

Inpatient and Outpatient coverage for our employees, with added health coverage benefits.

FlexiBenefits

Choose your hybrid working days and FlexiHours!

Additional Info

Company Activity

Last active - few minutes ago

Experience Level

0 - 10 Years of Experience

Job Specialisation

Corporate Finance / Investment, HR Operations (Payroll, Admin, Office Management), Pre-Sales / IT Business Analyst / Business Intelligence

Company Profile

Yinson

In 1984, Yinson was founded by Lim Han Weng as a humble transport and logistics company in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The company name 'Yinson', which was derived from his mother's name, Yin, also translates to 'Cloud Rising' (云升) in Chinese as he dreamed that Yinson would rise as high as the clouds. Thanks to an unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and on-time delivery, the little company grew...