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SchaefflerKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5 days ago
Job description

Schaeffler Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company whose success is rooted in entrepreneurial spirit and a long history of private ownership. As a partner to all major automobile manufacturers as well as key players in aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer many development opportunities.

General Information

  • Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the Finance Department
  • Ensure that the legal entity’s financial statements are prepared within stated deadlines
  • Ensure compliance with credit management procedures
  • Review and monitor key financial indicators to reach target
  • Support forecast and budget process
  • Ensure business operates within proper legal and group guidelines

Your Key Responsibilities

Accounting, Audit & Controlling

  • Coordinate with Shared Service Center on operational and monthly closing activities
  • Ensure that financial statements for the legal entity are prepared accurately within deadlines
  • Ensure compliance with credit management procedures
  • Ensure payment from customers is received by due date for accurate cash flow planning
  • Ensure all payment to suppliers is processed timely following established guidelines
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax laws and company policies
  • Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records
  • Coordinate with statutory auditors for year-end closing procedures
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
  • Support management with financial data and analysis, highlighting major deviations and impact on overall business
  • Taxation

  • Coordinate with tax agent for corporate tax computation, GST and corporate tax return submission and tax payment
  • Ensure proper and timely submission of tax returns and fulfil withholding tax obligation to IRAS
  • Treasury and Miscellaneous

  • Monitor cash flow and credit facility utilisation
  • Handle liquidity planning & foreign currency hedging as per group reporting timeline and requirement
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholder on all banking related arrangement
  • Your Qualifications

  • Degree in accounting or qualified accountant, 4-6 years experience (with some years in a distribution or trading business)
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP ERP system), Windows & Microsoft applications especially MS Excel
  • Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP / IFRS) as well as Finance & Taxation
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills
  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Good communication in English
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. Together, we advance how the world moves.

    Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

    Your Contact

    Schaeffler Bearings (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

    Rebecca George

    For technical questions, please contact this email address :

    Seniority level

  • Associate
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Accounting / Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

  • Manufacturing
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