Financial Accountant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for two corporate entities; HPB and HTS entity-level financial management.
• Manages monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and financial report:

• • Timely and accurate close process and submission to Group for consolidation purposes.
  • Assist in preparation of supporting working files and information to be furnished to consolidation team.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and Group policies.
  • Liaison with external and internal auditors, tax agents and bankers.
  • Ensure accruals, provisions, expenses, and forex (realized and unrealized) are taken up accurately.
  • Perform periodic recoverability assessment on investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances.
  • Preparation of monthly Latest Estimate for two financial quarters.
  • Oversees all related party transactions activities.

• Supervising and/or reviewing 3rd party invoices and payments.
• Assist in reviewing outgoing invoices to inter-companies. 
• Short-term cash flows forecast and management which includes:

• • Detail phasing of all payments on a weekly basis.
  • Assist in reviewing the weekly cash planning which includes term placements for excess funds. 

• Assist in reviewing/ overseeing indirect tax compliance.
• Assist in monthly tracking and analysis of expenses against the business plan.
• Assist in periodic reporting to Bank Negara Malaysia.
• Assist in preparation of Shariah-compliance assessments.
• Assist in preparation of annual Business Plan.
• Assist in team’s initiatives for process improvement:

• • Automation of finance related processes.
  • SUN automation to improve processes in terms of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Enhance Finance SOP and process flowchart.

• Other ad-hoc duties as prescribed by the finance manager to assist in achieving Finance Department’s objectives.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess at least Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA, ACCA or relevant qualification. At least 4-5 years of relevant working experience in audit and commercial (exposure to public listed company in Malaysia is an advantage, but not necessary).
• Strong experience in closing full set of accounts.
• Good understanding of accounting standards.
• Good analytical and reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of SUN system will be an advantage.
• Deadline oriented, meticulous and have a keen attention on details.
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a team.
• Assertive and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.