Job Description

Looking for a Chief Accountant for a MNC Pharmaceutical company based in KL. Your new company An exciting, commercially focused and known to be one of the global top tiered MNC pharmaceuticals and manufacturing company, with a head office in Kuala Lumpur. If you think you are enthusiastic with full-sets of finance operation, including management reporting, PNL analysis and familiar with SAP, high chance you could be the one we are looking for! Your new role Performing and managing month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations, journal entries cash flow and adherence to the local laws including payroll verification Monthly closure of books of accounts with 100% accuracy and in strict adherence to accounting standards Transfer prices maintenance and update, Transfer Pricing P&L preparation and review. Verification of distributor claims pertaining to price differences, Value Added Services, warehouse expenses, expiries, etc. Performing periodic reconciliation, financial analysis (Balance Sheet, P&L, Revenue & Expenses), preparing financial forecasts and reporting the same to the management as needed in accordance with the accounting standards. Treasury related activities, such as payments through bank, after due calculations of Withholding taxes, etc. Review tax calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance to local tax laws surrounding direct and indirect taxes Coordinating with Audit firms for expense audits, management audits and other statutory audits for year-end filing of returns Monitoring revenues & expenditures, determining budget variances, forecasting future revenues & expenses and reporting the same to Head Office. Assisting in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts. Ensuring all documentations are done for commercial transactions done by the distributor Ensure periodic evaluation of processes & subsequent updates to Codes, SOPs & DOAs as required Support ongoing and upcoming process automation projects What you\'ll need to succeed CPA or ACCA or relevant At least 8 years\' experience in pharmaceutical / FMCG industry Experience in financial monitoring, budgetary control, expense verification with strong analytical skills. Knowledge and experience in accounting packages (such as SAP), Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint. Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices laws, standards, and state/national regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Malay. Sharp business focus, analytical ability & networking capability Should be self-initiator and sense of ownership for its deliverables What you need to do now Are you the finance person we are looking for Kickstart your exciting finance journey by clicking the \'Apply Now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Kelvin Yap now at [HIDDEN TEXT] [mailto:[HIDDEN TEXT]] If this job isn\'t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Kelvin Yap for a confidential discussion on your career progression. #1254793

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