Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will oversee key financial activities for the manufacturing business, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. This role partners closely with operations, production, and management to provide financial insights that support effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards. Review and finalize journal entries, balance sheet schedules, and account reconciliations. Review month-end and year-end consolidation packs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Monitor fixed assets, depreciation, and capital expenditure tracking.

Cost & Manufacturing Accounting

Analyze material variances, overhead absorption, labor efficiency, and production yield. Prepare and analyze inventory valuation, WIP movement, and slow-moving/obsolete stock provisions.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes. Provide insights on cost trends, production expenses, and margin performance. Track financial KPIs and identify drivers behind variances to budget/forecast.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, statutory regulations, and audit requirements. Strengthen internal controls around purchasing, inventory, production, and cost allocation. Liaise with external auditors and tax agents during statutory audits.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Operations, Production, and within Finance teams. Support automation initiatives and process improvements. Provide financial guidance for operational initiatives. Any other ad-hoc projects as deemed necessary in supporting the Finance team

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) preferred.

Key Competencies

Financial and business acumen Strong integrity and sense of accountability Continuous improvement mindset Ability to influence cross-functional teams Hands-on and proactive Critical thinker with strong data accuracy Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing workflows. Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently with high attention to detail and tight deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM9,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person