Senior Account Manager
Job Summary
We are looking for a strategic and highly experienced Account Executive or Manager to lead our accounting department and oversee the integrity of our financial operations. The successful candidate will ensure full-set accounts are managed with precision and serve as a key advisor to the leadership team. You will provide high-level financial analysis and drive the strategic growth of the firm's fiscal health.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial statements, audits, and reporting
- Drive annual budgeting and financial forecasting
- Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Manage client engagements and mentor staff
Required Skills
- 7-10+ years of professional experience
- ACCA, CPA, or MIA qualification
- Expertise in AutoCount or ERP systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the preparation of comprehensive financial statements, audits, and complex reporting for senior management.
- Drive the annual budgeting process and provide detailed financial forecasting to support long-term business goals.
- Manage and optimise filing systems and data migration projects to ensure the highest standards of record-keeping and data integrity.
- Liaise directly with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with financial standards.
- Identify and implement improvements to internal controls and accounting workflows to enhance efficiency.
- Manage high-level client engagements and coordinate complex financial projects across internal teams and external partners.
- Provide mentorship and supervision to the finance and administrative staff, ensuring professional development and operational excellence.
- Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to the Directors, highlighting risks and opportunities for the firm.
Requirements:
- A strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Extensive professional experience, typically exceeding 7 to 10 years, with a proven track record in a leadership or senior supervisory capacity.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or MIA is essential.
- Advanced expertise in managing full-set accounts and overseeing complex financial operations for multiple entities or branches.
- Mastery of accounting software, with substantial experience in AutoCount or similar ERP systems.
- Deep understanding of Malaysian accounting standards, Companies Act 2016, and prevailing tax regulations.
- Exceptional command of British English, with the ability to draft sophisticated reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders and Directors.
- Proficiency in Tamil or Mandarin is an advantage.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring a team to achieve departmental goals and meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of advanced functions for financial modelling and data analysis.
- Proven ability to manage external audits and corporate tax computations at a managerial level.