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Financial Reporting Accountant
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We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Financial Reporting Accountant to oversee the financial accounts of three ASX-listed small cap companies. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for managing statutory reporting, coordinating with external auditors, ensuring compliance with ASX Listing Rules and AASB/IFRS standards, and supporting the board with timely and accurate financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of half-year and full-year statutory financial statements in accordance with AASB/IFRS.
- Manage monthly and quarterly management reporting across multiple entities.
- Oversee consolidation of accounts across subsidiaries and intercompany reconciliations.
- Liaise with external auditors, ensuring smooth and timely completion of audits.
- Ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rules, ASIC requirements, and continuous disclosure obligations.
- Manage accounting for complex transactions, including share-based payments, business combinations, impairments, and deferred tax assets.
- Provide financial insights, variance analysis, and reports to support board decision-making.
- Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures across entities.
- Work closely with tax advisors on income tax, GST, and R&D incentives.
- Support fundraising, capital management, and corporate actions where required.
Accountant (Financial Reporting & Payables)
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We are hiring for one of our portfolio companies. This is an onsite role in Johor. The business is based in Malaysia, and the role is focused on cruise operations across Asia.
Position Title: Accountant (Financial Reporting & Payables)
Location: Johor, Malaysia
Target Markets: Asia
The onsite, shore-based Accountant - Financial Reporting & Payables is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing statutory and management reports, and overseeing accounts payable processes. This role ensures compliance with local regulations, supports ERP system integrity, and contributes to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial workflows. The accountant also performs general finance tasks as needed to support cruise operations and shore-side functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Maintain general ledger and ensure timely posting of financial transactions
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., MFRS, IFRS)
• Support statutory reporting and tax filings in coordination with external advisors
• Assist in consolidation of onboard and shore-side financial data for group reporting
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Accounts Payable Management
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure timely payments
• Monitor aging reports and manage payment cycles in alignment with cash flow forecasts
• Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to validate goods/services received
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Support onboarding of new vendors and ensure tax documentation is complete (e.g., SST, WHT)
SOP Development & Process Documentation
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial accounting, reporting, and payables workflows
• Submit SOPs for review and approval by the Finance Manager
• Ensure SOPs are updated and aligned with regulatory and operational requirements
Compliance & Audit Support
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation and schedules
• Assist in risk mitigation and compliance reviews for Southeast Asia jurisdictions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Liaise with onboard finance teams, HR, procurement, and IT to ensure data accuracy and process alignment
• Provide financial data and insights to support operational decision-making
• Participate in finance system integration and testing (e.g., ERP, PMS interfaces)
General Finance Support
• Perform finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting and payables, preferably in hospitality, maritime, or multinational environments
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, SunSystems, Odoo) and financial reporting tools
- Knowledge of Malaysian and Southeast Asian statutory requirements (e.g., SST, WHT, audit standards)
- Experience with cruise operations is an advantage
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Work Conditions:
- Full-time shore-based role with standard office hours
- May require occasional travel to onboard vessels or regional offices
- Must comply with company policies and local regulatory requirements
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting
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Accountant/Senior Accountant
What You'll Do
- Handle day-to-day finance operation leading to the month-end closing
- Prepare, review and analyse monthly financial statements according to IFRS for management review;
- Involve in financial audits/AUPs/other regulatory audits and prepare annual financial statements for external reporting and audit purposes;
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, corporate secretary to ensure compliance;
- Coordinate with Business team and other finance team members on business matters including but not limited to contracting entity and payment terms, and assist in providing advice and analysis to help with business decisions;
- Coordinate with management and provide ad hoc financial analysis as needed;
- Take the leading role in finance-related projects including system implementation and SOP updates;
- Work closely with Tax team on day-to-day tax related issues such as the collection of invoices, issuance of invoices as well as periodical tax filing;
- Any other ad hoc tasks/projects assigned by Senior Finance team members.
What You'll Need
- Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, a student member/member of professional accounting bodies is a plus; at least 4 years of working experience with at least 3 years audit experience;
- Good understanding of IFRS;
- Previous hands-on experience in the successful implementation of Finance-related projects;
- Mature, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, independent, detail-oriented and well organised;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English and Mandarin;
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word, PowerPoint and Google Sheet;
- Experience in Oracle Netsuite is an added advantage.
Accountant (Financial Reporting & Payables)
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Accountant (Financial Reporting & Payables) Location:
Johor, Malaysia Target Markets:
Asia The onsite, shore-based Accountant - Financial Reporting & Payables is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing statutory and management reports, and overseeing accounts payable processes. This role ensures compliance with local regulations, supports ERP system integrity, and contributes to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial workflows. The accountant also performs general finance tasks as needed to support cruise operations and shore-side functions. Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting & Reporting • Maintain general ledger and ensure timely posting of financial transactions • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., MFRS, IFRS) • Support statutory reporting and tax filings in coordination with external advisors • Assist in consolidation of onboard and shore-side financial data for group reporting • Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Accounts Payable Management • Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure timely payments • Monitor aging reports and manage payment cycles in alignment with cash flow forecasts • Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to validate goods/services received • Maintain vendor master data and ensure compliance with internal controls • Support onboarding of new vendors and ensure tax documentation is complete (e.g., SST, WHT) SOP Development & Process Documentation • Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial accounting, reporting, and payables workflows • Submit SOPs for review and approval by the Finance Manager • Ensure SOPs are updated and aligned with regulatory and operational requirements Compliance & Audit Support • Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies • Support internal and external audits with required documentation and schedules • Assist in risk mitigation and compliance reviews for Southeast Asia jurisdictions Cross-Functional Collaboration • Liaise with onboard finance teams, HR, procurement, and IT to ensure data accuracy and process alignment • Provide financial data and insights to support operational decision-making • Participate in finance system integration and testing (e.g., ERP, PMS interfaces) General Finance Support • Perform finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations Qualifications: Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting and payables, preferably in hospitality, maritime, or multinational environments Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, SunSystems, Odoo) and financial reporting tools Knowledge of Malaysian and Southeast Asian statutory requirements (e.g., SST, WHT, audit standards) Experience with cruise operations is an advantage Skills & Competencies: Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset Excellent organizational and time management skills Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment Work Conditions: Full-time shore-based role with standard office hours May require occasional travel to onboard vessels or regional offices Must comply with company policies and local regulatory requirements
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Accountant/Senior Accountant, General Ledger
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As an Accountant/Senior Accountant, you will work closely with various stakeholders in ensuring the completion and accuracy of all financial reporting while following the local tax/audit regulatory requirements. Your deliverables to the finance department will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the business.
- Maintain financial security by adhering to internal controls, accounting standards, and tax requirements
- Reconcile discrepancies arising between the system and finance records, proactively seek for solution to identify and minimize the differences
- Perform monthly closing including account receivable and revenue function
- Prepare monthly financial and management reporting package
- Perform monthly cashflow forecast
- Prepare and provide accounting schedules and GST return
- Support auditing and prepare Financial Statements Communicating with various stakeholders for new initiatives and processes improvement
- Perform other related ad-hoc duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or ACCA, CA or its equivalent
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well with people across different cultures
- Positive and result driven
- Good sense of logic and analytical thinking
- A team player with good organization skill
- Solid accounting knowledge as well as local tax/audit regulation
- Hands-on/relevant working experience in a finance operating environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and good command in English, both written and oral
- Flexible and bright personality, open to commit in a dynamic environment
- Experience with voluminous data management, statistics and research methodology will be a plus
- Please note that this role is based in Malaysia KL office (relocation not provided)
Accountant (Financial Reporting & Payable) - Medini, Johor
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Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain general ledger and ensure timely posting of financial transactions
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., MFRS, IFRS)
- Support statutory reporting and tax filings in coordination with external advisors
- Assist in consolidation of onboard and shore-side financial data for group reporting
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Accounts Payable Management
- Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and ensure timely payments
- Monitor aging reports and manage payment cycles in alignment with cash flow forecasts
- Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to validate goods/services received
- Maintain vendor master data and ensure compliance with internal controls
- Support onboarding of new vendors and ensure tax documentation is complete (e.g., SST, WHT)
SOP Development & Process Documentation
- Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial accounting, reporting, and payables workflows
- Submit SOPs for review and approval by the Finance Manager
- Ensure SOPs are updated and aligned with regulatory and operational requirements
Compliance & Audit Support
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies
- Support internal and external audits with required documentation and schedules
- Assist in risk mitigation and compliance reviews for Southeast Asia jurisdictions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Liaise with onboard finance teams, HR, procurement, and IT to ensure data accuracy and process alignment
- Provide financial data and insights to support operational decision-making
- Participate in finance system integration and testing (e.g., ERP, PMS interfaces)
General Finance Support
- Perform finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations
Group Accountant and Financial Reporting Manager
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Join Teamstar Berhad, one of the leading retail and wholesale trading company in the home improvement industry. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Group Accounting and Financial Reporting Manager to oversee the consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with ACE Market-listed company regulations such as Bursa Malaysia's reporting requirements. This role is critical in maintaining accurate financial records, managing group-wide accounting functions, and ensuring timely regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities1. Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in compliance with MFRS and public listed company requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of quarterly (QR), annual reports (AR), and other statutory filings to Bursa Malaysia and regulatory bodies.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries to facilitate smooth audits and compliance processes.
- Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, Bursa regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
2. Group Consolidation & Accounting
- Oversee the group consolidation process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of intercompany transactions and eliminations.
- Review and analyze financial performance across subsidiaries, providing insights to senior management.
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard financial integrity.
3. Stakeholder & Process Management
- Work closely with finance teams across subsidiaries to ensure consistent accounting practices and reporting.
- Support the preparation of board and management reports, including financial analysis and variance explanations.
- Drive process improvements in financial reporting, leveraging automation and best practices.
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 2 years in a managerial or senior role in a public listed company is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of MFRS, Bursa Malaysia listing requirements, and the Companies Act.
- Experience in consolidated accounts for a listed company is mandatory.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Autocount, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, publicly listed company with growth potential.
- Exposure to group-wide financial operations and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Comprehensive and competitive staff benefits
- Work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities to further develop personal and professional goals
About us
Teamstar Berhad is one of the leading retail and wholesale trading company in furniture fittings and general hardware, known for our innovative product offerings and exceptional customer service in the home improvement industry. With more than 25 stores across West Malaysia and a growing presence in Malaysia, we are committed to delivering the best customer experience and products. Join our dynamic team and be a part of our exciting journey
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General Ledger Accountant
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Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a General Ledger Accountant.
The General Ledger Accountant will be supporting Accounting General Ledger Team Lead on global type of journal entries and harmonizing the journal process globally.
He/She is expected to work closely with Accounting management and R2R Global Process Owner to establish general ledger governance, foster global journal definition, standardize/ optimize the processing and communication channel, and implement global reconciliations to minimize regional/entity variations.
He/She will also be responsible for ensuring that all daily operational tasks performed are in accordance with USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Control guidelines.
The ideal candidate will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
As a General Ledger Accountant You Will- Assist team lead on establishment of general ledger governance and global JE definition.
- One Stop Center to optimize the end-to-end process (before and after JE posting) of global JE to minimize the non-value-added communication traffic.
- Accelerate journal posting through mass upload/ automation.
- Enable global reconciliation with potential improvement of closing timeline.
- Support change management and work closely with Process Optimization team in technical build-up.
- Provide support and service requests from the business globally in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all tasks performed are SOX & GAAP Compliance
- Involve in implementing systems and procedures changes
- Assist with requests from internal and/or external auditors
- Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by superior.
- Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
- Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
- Degree with 3 to 5 years of accounting experience
- Experience in helping to managed change, implementing new procedures and re-engineering processes.
- A strategic and analytical mindset.
- Knowledge in US GAAP Accounting and/ or IFRS
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel and Power Tools is a must.
- Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Able to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in accounting systems such as SAP would be a must
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Strong presentations skills as well as written and verbal communication skills in English
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as an ASSC General Ledger Accountant.
The General Ledger Accountant will be supporting the Accounting General Ledger Team Lead on global type of journal entries and harmonizing the journal process globally.
He/She is expected to work closely with accounting management and R2R Global Process Owner to establish general ledger governance, foster global journal definition, standardize/ optimize the processing and communication channel, and implement global reconciliations to minimize regional/entity variations.
He/She will also be responsible in ensuring that all daily operational tasks performed are in accordance with USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) Control guidelines.
The ideal candidate will be located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Responsibilities- Assist team lead on establishment of general ledger governance and global JE definition.
- One Stop Center to optimize the end-to-end process (before and after JE posting) of global JE to minimize the non-value-added communication traffic.
- Accelerate journal posting through mass upload/ automation.
- Enable global reconciliation with potential improvement of closing timeline.
- Support change management and work closely with Process Optimization team in technical build-up.
- Provide support and service requests from the business globally in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all tasks performed are SOX & GAAP Compliance
- Involve in implementing systems and procedures changes
- Assist with requests from internal and/or external auditors
- Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by superior.
- Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
- Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
- Degree with 3 to 5 years of accounting experience
- Experience in helping to managed change, implementing new procedures and re-engineering processes.
- A strategic and analytical mindset.
- Knowledge in US GAAP Accounting and/ or IFRS
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Excel and Power Tools is a must.
- Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Able to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in accounting systems such as SAP would be a must
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Strong presentations skills as well as written and verbal communication skills in English
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.
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