Senior Accountant

Job Title:
Finance and Accounting Specialist (Malaysia)

Location: Malaysia Head Office with occasional travel to Korea

Contract: 1-year contract (possibility of permanent conversion)

Nationality / Language Preference: Malaysian candidates only;
Mandarin proficiency preferred

A leading multinational organisation is seeking a Finance and Accounting Specialist to manage full sets of accounts for its Malaysia and Korea operations. This hands‑on role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to work in a complex multinational environment with regional collaboration.

• Manage full sets of accounts including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and month‑end closing activities such as accruals
• Handle intercompany accounting, including notices of accruals and reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly reports, including consolidation in ERP systems and compliance with IFRS standards
• Coordinate audits with external auditors
• Ensure tax compliance including tax returns, estimates, withholding tax, service tax, and transfer pricing
• Submit quarterly regulatory reporting and statistical surveys
• Support the implementation of new e‑invoicing processes

• Perform similar accounting functions as Malaysia operations
• Coordinate invoice and expense claim approvals in line with company policies
• Prepare VAT returns, corporate income tax returns, and other statutory reporting for the Korea branch
• Liaise with branch HR on statutory payments for foreign personnel

• Proven experience managing full sets of accounts in a multinational environment
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy and report to a regional finance manager
• Comfortable navigating complex matrix organisations
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Korea and/or Indonesia
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Mandarin preferred

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work in a multinational setting, manage comprehensive accounting responsibilities, and collaborate with regional teams. Candidates who are detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of working autonomously are encouraged to apply.