Accounts Executive - #1118959

Key Responsibilities:

• General Accounting Operations
  
  ✓ Manage and oversee the complete cycle of the full sets of accounts for Malaysia entities, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL).
  ✓ Lead the timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are consistently met.
  ✓ Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations for both Singapore and Malaysia entities.
  ✓ Monitor the completeness and accuracy of sales transactions, ensuring all revenue is captured and properly documented via receipt vouchers and journal vouchers.
  ✓ Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes, including the preparation of audit schedules and documentation for fixed assets and leases.
  
  

• Tax Compliance (Malaysia)
  
  ✓ Ensure full compliance with all Malaysian tax regulations, including the preparation and timely submission of Sales & Service Tax (SST), Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax and other statutory returns.
  ✓ Proactively monitor, research and analyse changes in Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), tax laws and regulatory requirements.
  ✓ Assess the financial and operational impact of new accounting and tax regulations and lead the implementation of necessary changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
  ✓ Act as a key internal advisor to the management team on Malaysia tax and compliance matters, providing insights to optimize the company's tax position and mitigate risks.
  

• Lease Accounting & Management
  
  ✓ Perform lease accounting activities, ensuring that its in accordance with SFRS 116/ IFRS 16.
  ✓ Manage the end-to-end lease and accounting process, including the initial recognition, measurement and subsequent amortization of Right-Of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
  ✓ Review all new and existing lease agreements to determine the correct accounting treatment and maintain the company's lease database.
  ✓ Draft and review and ensure the accuracy of financial statement disclosures and notes related to the company's lease commitments and obligations.
  ✓ Collaborate directly with external auditors during interim and year-end audits, providing clear explanations and robust documentations for all lease-related balances.
  

Requirements:

• SINGAPOREANS ONLY

• Diploma/ Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related field. Professional Certificate (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are highly advantageous.

• Minimum 3 years of proven Accounting experience (Preferably for candidates with a background in the Manufacturing industry).

• High proficiency with ACCPAC accounting software and Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards, taxation and compliance.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities, with proven track record of meeting strict reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong verbal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with auditors, tax agents and colleagues.

• Willingness to travel periodically to the company's office in Malaysia for financial reviews, audits and team meetings, particularly during quarterly and year-end closing periods.