Position to be based in Kuala Lumpur with a salary of up to MYR 156,000 per annum

Skills Required:

Finance Management:

•Should have hands-on experience in end-to-end accounting activities and book closures.

•Knowledge of the local accounting rules, regulations, and taxes in Malaysia or Singapore is a must.

•Manage and oversee the accounting, compliance, and audits in Malaysia or Singapore. 

•Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (local GAAP).

•Participate in the development of internal financial and accounting policies and procedures. Implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures laid out

•Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization (Income Tax, etc.), are met and that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation

•Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors as necessary

•Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and petty cash. Ensure that all transactions are appropriately supported, approved and authorised

•Have regular meetings with the team and improve the processes, turnaround time etc.

•Assist the Studio Head in efficiently managing the studio P&L and provide relevant financial insight to help achieve the studio’s profitability targets

•Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy. Ensure that the cash needs of the company are maintained. 

•Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate

•Good Communicator, “Make It Happen” attitude, and should be ready to work under pressure and long hours based on the business requirements

People Management and Development 

•To effectively manage the performance of one or two team members by carrying out progress reviews and ensuring objectives and key outputs are effectively communicated throughout the department.

•Have a good working relationship with the team and other departments.

•Communicate effectively with the team on a regular basis ensuring information is clear, accurate, and timely.

•Encouraging team participation in the way information is relayed to and from the departments.

MIS and Reporting:

•Maintain financial records for each site / Line of Business in a manner that facilitates Management reports

•Assist FP&A teams with the preparation of budgets by providing relevant information on a regular basis

•Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual departments 

Proficiency in the use of computer programs for:

•Accounting ERP like Microsoft D365, MS Axapta will be a plus

•Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) in general and Excel in particular

Qualifications:

Educational Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree, ideally Master’s degree, in a relevant field such as Commerce, Finance or Business Administration

Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant / CPA / CMA / ICWA (not mandatory, but preferred)

Experience

8 to 10 + years of progressive financial responsibility