Financial Accountant, Group Consolidation and Reporting

The Financial Accountant is responsible for supporting the preparation of Group consolidated financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The role plays a key part in the monthly consolidation process, quarterly and annual reporting, and supports Group-wide financial planning, audit activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in preparation (including review and analysis) of monthly Group consolidated financial statements, quarterly announcements to Bursa Malaysia and yearly audited financial statements, particularly in terms of accuracy and timeliness.
  • Plan, cascade and implement monthly Group-wide financial close time-table;
  • Track accuracy and timeliness of monthly submission of all entities;
  • Perform monthly Group consolidation exercise;
  • Lead and coordinate the preparation of Quarterly Reports, including presentation materials to the Bord of Directors;
  • Assist in preparation of materials required for analysts and media briefings.
• Ensure proper execution/implementation of accounting policies, statutory compliances and other financial matters at Group level.
• Assist in preparation of Annual Report, mainly for finance-related areas.
• Assist in preparation of Group annual business plan, mainly for consolidated related data.
• Assist in annual audits exercise.
• Assist in process improvements.
  • Integration of financial reporting process of newly acquired companies;
  • Enhances existing consolidation and reporting related processes;
  • Automation of budget preparation processes.
• Liaison with external auditors, internal auditors, tax agents and company secretary for required statutory requirements.
• Other ad-hoc duties as prescribed by the finance manager to assist in achieving Finance Department’s objectives.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a professional qualification from an internationally accepted accounting body (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, MICPA, CPA etc.) or Degree in Accounting from a recognised university.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in commercial and consolidation in public listed company in Malaysia.
• Strong and solid understanding on financial accounting principles, consolidation techniques, and reporting standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with positive and proactive attitude.
• Self-motivated, strong analytical and financial analysis capabilities, high attention to details and the ability to work independently.
• Assertive and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of SigmaConso system, SUN system and oil and gas industry will be an advantage.