Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and management reports.
- Handle full set of accounts, including GL, AR, AP, and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure timely month-end closing and reporting.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and credit control.
2. Billing & Cost Management (Specific to Freight Forwarding)
Oversee accurate billing of freight charges, haulage, customs clearance, and other logistics-related services.Verify supplier invoices (shipping lines, hauliers, customs agents, warehouses) against operations records.Monitor job costing and profitability analysis for shipments and trade lanes.Support operations in quotation costing, rate comparisons, and margin analysis.3. Compliance & Taxation
Ensure compliance with SST, corporate tax, and other statutory requirements.Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks, and government authorities (e.g. RMCD for SST matters).Support preparation of audit schedules and respond to audit queries.Assist in banking matters such as trade financing, forex, facilities renewal, and cash flow reporting.4. Business Partnering with Operations
Work closely with operations team to align financial performance with business activities.Provide financial insights for pricing, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements.Support management in strategic decision-making by providing P&L analysis, KPIs, and variance reports.5. Technology, AI, Process Improvement & Internal Control
Explore and apply AI and digital tools in finance processes, e.g. invoice matching, AR collection tracking, fraud detection, and financial reporting automation.Strengthen internal controls, especially on billing, collections, and vendor payments.Streamline workflows with operations to reduce disputes and delays.Propose continuous improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.Job Requirements
1. Education & Professional Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.Professional certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, MICPA, CIMA) is an added advantage.Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance / accounting, preferably in the logistics / freight forwarding industry.2. Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of accounting standards (MFRS) and local tax regulations (SST, corporate tax)Hands‑on experience in billing, AR / AP, GL, cash flow management, cost allocation, and monthly closing.Familiar with freight forwarding operations : shipping, haulage, customs clearance, warehousing, and handling vendor / customer billing disputes.Proficient in accounting software (SQL) and MS Excel (pivot, VLOOKUP).3. Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to work under pressure.Good communication skills in English & Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin is a plus for dealing with certain clients / vendors).A team player who can collaborate with operations & management while providing financial insights.Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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