Accountant

Role: Accountant

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

About the role:

OLIVER is on the lookout for an Accountant based in Malaysia to join an amazing team in an exciting, fast-growing business

Reporting To: Senior Finance Manager

What you will be doing:  

As a key member of the Finance team, the Accountant will be responsible for managing and overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL) and Reporting functions. This role will also play a critical part in cash flow management, weekly forecasting activities, intercompany reconciliations, and supporting both internal and external audit and tax processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely in accordance with company policies.
• Verify invoice details, tax treatment, correct GL coding, cost center assignment, and approval workflow.
• Perform three‑way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice) where applicable.
• Prepare weekly/monthly payment runs and ensure payments are supported, approved, and recorded properly.
• Reconcile AP statements with vendors and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Create, update, and maintain vendor master records in the ERP system.

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Initiate collections activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures
• Issue customer invoices and credit notes.
• Apply payments and perform monthly AR reconciliations.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and coordinate with business teams.
• Create, update, and maintain customer master records in the ERP system.

Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor weekly cash balances
• Preparing cash flow forecasts
• Identify and report on cash flow variances
• Recommend strategies to improve cash flow
• Liaise with banker on any banking issues

Forecasting:

• Participate in weekly forecasting activities
• Analyze financial data to support forecasting accuracy
• Assist in the preparation of forecast reports

Month-end closing:

• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, reclassifications, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly GL account reconciliations for:
  • AP, AR, expense claims
  • Accruals and prepayments
  • Bank accounts
  • Intercompany transactions, etc.
• Assist in ensuring timely and accurate month‑end close in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Support preparation of monthly financial schedules and reports.

Intercompany Reconciliation:

• Perform monthly intercompany account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of intercompany transactions
• Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies in a timely manner
• Coordinate with other departments and regional entities to resolve reconciliation issues
• Prepare and maintain intercompany reconciliation documentation

Management Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including variance analysis
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Provide insightful commentary and explanations for financial results
• Assist in the development and improvement of management reporting processes

Liaison with external parties (e.g. auditors, bankers, government bodies, tax agents)

• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Prepare schedules and documentation for auditors
• Assist with statutory, tax and regulatory compliance matters, i.e. tax preparation and filing, e-invoice submission, etc.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as needed
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance department

What you will need to be great in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• At least 3-4 years of financial experience, preferably in multinational corporations
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably NetSuite, and Microsoft excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with cash flow management and forecasting is a plus
• Experience supporting audits and tax processes is a plus
• Passion for and inquisitive about AI and new technologies  
• Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical 

Req ID: 16433

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