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About the role This role involves preparing and ensuring timely and accurate completion of the Group's consolidated monthly financial report, quarterly financial statements, and Annual Report in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate reporting guidelines. You will review and analyse the Group's financial performance, including subsidiaries and related companies, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making. Key responsibilities Prepare and ensure timely and accurate completion of the Group's consolidated monthly financial report, quarterly financial statements, and Annual Report, in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate reporting guidelines Review and analyse the Group's financial performance, including subsidiaries and related companies, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making Oversee the Group's budgeting, cash flow management, and financial forecasting processes to support effective financial planning, resource allocation, and liquidity management Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, tax, audit, and corporate governance requirements by coordinating closely with internal and external auditors, tax consultants, legal advisors, company secretaries, and relevant regulatory authorities Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Group's internal controls, financial policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and improve operational efficiency Lead financial and operational performance reporting by business units, including analysis of manufacturing performance, cost variances, production yields, gross margins, and other key performance indicators to drive cost efficiency and continuous performance improvement Perform other duties and undertake ad hoc assignments as may be assigned by the Head of Finance from time to time About you Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or professional qualifications in ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent recognised by MIA Proficiency in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders (both written and spoken) Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably with exposure to public listed companies and the manufacturing sector Candidates with audit experience are encouraged to apply Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, demonstrating integrity and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines A committed team player with a positive attitude, strong communication, and interpersonal skills Open to constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement Willingness to travel as required
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.
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