Senior Accountant

Applicable to Malaysian Employees Only KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Full-Set Accounting - Manage the full set of accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), bank reconciliation, and journal entries. - Ensure all accounting transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported. - Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records. Retail & Outlet Accounting - Perform and monitor daily/monthly retail sales reconciliation across multiple outlets and sales channels. - Reconcile outlet sales with POS systems, payment gateways, bank receipts, and other sales platforms. - Monitor cash collections, card payments, online payments, refunds, discounts, and other retail transactions. - Investigate and resolve discrepancies between sales, inventory, and accounting records. Inventory & Cost Control - Work closely with the Retail, Warehouse, Merchandising, and Operations teams to monitor inventory transactions. - Reconcile inventory balances and investigate stock variances. - Monitor inventory valuation, stock movement, stock adjustments, and cost of goods sold (COGS). - Assist in stock counts and ensure proper accounting treatment for inventory. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts - Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and financial reports for management review. - Prepare account schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents. - Provide financial analysis and highlight significant variances, trends, and potential issues. - Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Cash Flow & Treasury - Monitor daily and monthly cash flow requirements. - Prepare cash flow forecasts and payment schedules. - Perform regular bank reconciliations. - Monitor collections, supplier payments, operational expenses, and cash requirements. Tax, SST & Statutory Compliance - Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting, tax, and statutory requirements. - Prepare and assist with SST submissions, tax-related schedules, and e-Invoice requirements. - Liaise with tax agents and relevant authorities when required. - Ensure statutory submissions and payments are completed accurately and within deadlines. Audit & External Parties - Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents for annual audits. - Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretary, bankers, and other external parties. - Assist in resolving audit and accounting-related queries. - Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained. Internal Controls & Process Improvement - Review existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy. - Strengthen internal controls over sales, inventory, payments, expenses, and cash handling. - Assist in improving accounting systems, reporting processes, and financial controls. Team & Ad-Hoc Responsibilities - Review and guide the work of Accounts Executives/Accounts Assistants where applicable. - Support the Finance Manager and management with financial analysis and ad-hoc projects. - Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in retail, fashion, FMCG, distribution, or multi-outlet businesses. - Strong experience in full-set accounting. - Proficient in SQL Accounting. - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and financial formulas. - Good understanding of SST, taxation, e-Invoice, and Malaysian statutory requirements. - Experience with inventory accounting, retail sales reconciliation, and multi-outlet operations is highly preferred. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. - Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines. - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Experience liaising with auditors and tax agents is an advantage. - ACCA / MIA / CIMA or other professional accounting qualifications will be an added advantage.