General Ledger Accounting Manager

Position Title: Accounting Manager (General Ledger & Financial Reporting) Department: Product Marketing & Market Research Location: Shah Alam, Malaysia Duration: Full Time- Contract Key Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger & Financial Closing Oversee daily general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial transactions. Manage month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Review accruals, provisions, prepayments, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments. Ensure proper account classification and accurate financial records in SAP.
2. Financial Reporting & Compliance Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. Ensure compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), statutory requirements, and company accounting policies. Analyse financial performance, investigate variances, and provide financial insights to management. Support group reporting requirements and coordination with headquarters.
3. Inventory, Costing & Asset Management Oversee accounting for vehicle inventory, spare parts, fixed assets, and related transactions. Review vehicle sales recognition, dealer transactions, rebates, and inventory costing. Support accounting activities related to CBU/CKD vehicles, local assembly, procurement, and logistics. Ensure accurate recording of asset depreciation, capitalization, and disposal.
4. Audit, Tax & Internal Controls Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits. Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, and statutory reporting information. Work with the Tax Manager and relevant stakeholders on SST, corporate tax, withholding tax, and e-Invoicing matters. Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
5. Intercompany & Cross-Department Coordination Manage intercompany reconciliations and transactions with headquarters and related companies. Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Sales, Procurement, and Operations teams. Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring activities. Ensure proper accounting treatment for business transactions and new projects.
6. Team Management & Process Improvement Lead, supervise, and guide the accounting team to ensure accuracy and timely completion of tasks. Review team deliverables and provide coaching and support. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. Develop and maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent are an added advantage. Minimum 8–10 years of relevant accounting or finance experience , including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. Strong experience in general ledger accounting, financial closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Good knowledge of Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), statutory requirements, and accounting principles. Familiarity with Malaysian taxation, SST, withholding tax, and e-Invoicing requirements. Hands-on experience with SAP, preferably SAP FI/CO, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience in automotive, manufacturing, trading, or multinational companies is preferred. Knowledge of inventory accounting, fixed assets, and costing is an added advantage. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Good leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work across different departments. Good command of written and spoken English. Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage for communication with headquarters and relevant stakeholders. High level of accuracy, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.