Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Industrial sector to hire a General Ledger (GL) Accountant. This opportunity is based in Malaysia.
Position Overview
The General Ledger (GL) Accountant will support the finance function through effective financial reporting, compliance, cash flow management, and process improvement initiatives.
This role contributes to the organisation's operational efficiency and financial integrity by delivering accurate financial information and supporting key business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform journals and update monthly financial reports/analysis.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules/reconciliations.
- Manage the Accounting Fixed Asset Register.
- Prepare local tax compliance.
- Develop initiatives to improve processes and identify efficiencies.
- Cash flow management - forecasting.
- Respond to audit and tax queries.
- Ensure neat and organised filing of all finance/legal related documentation.
- Work closely with other functional teams such as Commercial, Business Development, and Project Teams to achieve task objectives.
- Ad hoc support to Finance team that may be assigned from time to time.
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 year's experience in a similar role.
- Experience working in an MNC environment is highly desirable.
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
- High computer literacy.
- Good knowledge of GST and VAT.
- Experience in financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset management, tax compliance, and cash flow forecasting.
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Strong organisational and documentation management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to respond effectively to audit and tax-related queries.
