Group Accountant

Key Responsibilities
Group Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Handle full set of accounts for the holding company and multiple subsidiary companies
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and consolidated financial statements
• Ensure timely and accurate group consolidation in accordance with MFRS
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including audit, tax, SST (if applicable), and regulatory submissions
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and regulatory authorities
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries promptly
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and internal policies

Property Development Accounting
• Monitor and account for development costs, progress billings, and project profitability
• Track project budgets, cost allocations, and capitalization of development expenditures
• Support revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Coordinate closely with project and operations teams

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
• Assist in preparation of group budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management

Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Establish, maintain, and enhance accounting policies and internal controls
• Ensure proper documentation and approval processes across group entities
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements for efficiency and accuracy

Team & Stakeholder Support
• Guide and review the work of junior accounting staff (if applicable)
• Support finance-related matters across departments and subsidiaries
• Assist management with ad-hoc financial reports and strategic initiatives

Requirements & Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or MICPA is highly preferred

Experience
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proven experience in group accounts and consolidation
• Experience managing multiple entities under a holding company structure
• Background in audit firms and/or public listed companies is an added advantage
• Exposure to property development or construction industry is preferred

Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of MFRS and statutory reporting requirements
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems / ERP
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

Soft Skills & Attributes
• High integrity, professionalism, and strong attention to detail
• Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Able to work independently and meet tight reporting deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Well-organized and capable of handling multiple priorities