Job description
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the comprehensive management of full sets of accounts and ensure complete tax compliance for regional entities (MY & SG).
Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers for both Malaysia and Singapore operations.
Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable cycles.
Administer Malaysia e-invoicing processes, ensuring all invoices are correctly generated, submitted, and validated.
Track AR aging reports and engage with clients to ensure timely collections.
Generate weekly reports summarizing accounts receivable status.
Facilitate and execute accurate payments to suppliers and vendors.
Perform regular bank account reconciliations.
Project monthly cash flow requirements through detailed forecasting.
Analyze and report on monthly shipment-level profitability.
Calculate and record month-end accruals for shipment revenue and operational costs.
Produce monthly financial statements and management reports.
Execute monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
Update and oversee the company’s fixed asset register.
Compile annual reporting packages for group-level consolidation.
File bi-monthly Malaysia Service Tax (SST) returns.
Submit quarterly Singapore GST filings.
Compute quarterly provisional income tax and prepare estimates for tax filings.
Collaborate with external auditors and prepare necessary audit schedules.
Work closely with tax agents to prepare schedules for corporate tax submissions.
Execute additional ad-hoc assignments as requested by management.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Degree in Accounting or a relevant professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA).
At least three (3) years of professional accounting experience.
Mandarin-speaking is a MUST
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven track record in handling full-cycle accounting.
Competency in utilizing various accounting software and ERP systems.
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Functional understanding of Malaysia’s e-invoicing framework.
In-depth knowledge of Malaysia Service Tax and Singapore GST.
Familiarity with corporate income tax regulations in both Malaysia and Singapore.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Effective organizational, planning, and interpersonal capabilities.
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
Other Requirements:
A proactive, disciplined, and detail-oriented professional committed to high-quality output.
Prior experience working within a multinational corporation (MNC).
Background in the logistics or freight forwarding industry is a significant advantage.