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Job Summary The Accountant / Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, managing budgets and cash flow, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability. The role involves supervising accounting functions, financial planning, risk management, taxation, and internal controls. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Management & Reporting Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial data. Monitor financial performance and provide management reports. Analyze financial results and recommend corrective actions where necessary. Prepare financial forecasts and projections for management decision-making. Coordinate year-end closing activities and external audits. 2. Budgeting & Financial Planning Develop annual budgets and financial plans. Monitor budget utilization and identify variances. Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage working capital requirements. Support management in strategic financial planning and investment decisions. Evaluate project profitability and financial feasibility. 3. Accounting Operations Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger functions. Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and supplier payments. Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheets, and financial records. Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules. Review journal entries and accounting transactions for accuracy. 4. Taxation & Statutory Compliance Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards and financial regulations. Prepare and submit corporate tax, SST, withholding tax, and other statutory filings. Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, government authorities, and regulatory bodies. Monitor changes in taxation and financial regulations affecting the company. Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and other relevant legislation. 5. Internal Control & Risk Management Develop and implement internal financial controls and procedures. Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures. Monitor company assets and safeguard financial resources. Conduct periodic reviews of financial processes and controls. Ensure compliance with company policies and governance requirements. 6. Cash Flow & Treasury Management Monitor daily cash positions and banking transactions. Manage company banking facilities and financing arrangements. Maintain healthy cash flow to support operational requirements. Negotiate banking facilities, loans, and credit arrangements when necessary. Optimize utilization of company funds and investments. 8. Team Leadership & Development Supervise finance and accounting personnel. Assign duties, review work performance, and provide guidance. Train and develop finance team members. Promote continuous improvement within the finance department. Establish departmental goals and performance indicators. 9. Contract & Project Financial Monitoring Monitor project budgets, costs, and revenue recognition. Review project claims, progress billings, and contract payments. Analyze project profitability and financial performance. Support tender evaluations and project financial assessments. Ensure proper financial documentation for projects and contracts. Qualifications & Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized institution. Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MIA, or equivalent is preferred. Experience Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting and finance experience. At least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role preferred. Strong experience in manufacturing, industrial, production-based environments, construction, engineering, property development, or project-based industries is an advantage. Proven ability to independently manage a full set of accounts and financial reporting functions. Experience in costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Exposure to audit coordination, taxation, and statutory compliance matters. Technical Skills Strong knowledge of accounting principles, Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), taxation regulations, and statutory compliance requirements. Knowledge of taxation, payroll administration, and statutory compliance. Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills. Proficient in accounting software such as Auto Count, SQL Accounting, UBS, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis and reporting functions. Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools will be an added advantage.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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