Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records by recording transactions, updating general ledgers, managing accounts receivable / payable, and performing reconciliations in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment follow-ups, credit control, customer account reconciliations, and resolving billing discrepancies to ensure timely collection.
• Supervise and provide hands‑on support to the General Ledger (GL), Treasury, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP) teams.
• Manage company cash flow, ensuring timely collections, disbursements, and effective payment arrangements.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements and reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in month‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance with procurement, payment, and claims submission processes.
• Lead or support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and review tax returns in accordance with relevant tax regulations.
• Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting activities.
• Monitor regulatory and accounting changes, ensuring timely adoption of best practices and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate offices, auditors, legal advisors, company secretaries, and financial institutions.
• Undertake special assignments, ad hoc tasks, and other responsibilities as required.

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Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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