Senior Finance Analyst (General Ledger)

A leading manufacturing and production organisation in Penang is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst specialising in General Ledger and Tax to join their dedicated Finance team.

This role offers you the opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your expertise in financial accounting and tax will be highly valued. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring month-end closings are completed efficiently, maintaining compliance with corporate policies, and supporting both internal and external audits. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, providing flexible working opportunities, and encouraging professional growth through ongoing training. If you are looking for a role that values collaboration, dependability, and offers generous pension contributions alongside a chance to expand your skills, this position is ideal for you.

• Join a collaborative finance team where your experience in general ledger and tax will be recognised and nurtured, allowing you to make meaningful contributions to monthly and annual reporting processes.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and generous pension contributions while enjoying access to ongoing training programmes designed to support your professional development.
• Work in an inclusive environment that values supportive leadership, encourages knowledge sharing, and provides opportunities to engage with industry trends and regulatory changes.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Finance Analyst (General Ledger), you will be responsible for overseeing critical aspects of the general ledger and tax functions within the finance department. Your day-to-day activities will involve preparing detailed profit and loss accounts, compiling management reports for balance sheet reviews, converting currency ledgers for local reporting needs, supervising administrative tasks, resolving system-related issues, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, preparing audit schedules, generating consolidation reports, handling communications with key stakeholders such as company secretaries and tax agents, as well as preparing accurate tax provisions. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to upholding high standards of financial integrity. You will also be expected to keep track of industry trends related to tax regulations and prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns.

• Prepare and present timely actual versus last month profit and loss accounts, ensuring accuracy and clarity for management review.
• Compile accurate monthly management reports for balance sheet review purposes, supporting informed decision-making across the finance department.
• Convert USD general ledger entries to EUR or MYR as required for year-end local reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Supervise and assist in managing daily administrative functions within the department, including providing data for local government bodies when needed.
• Address and resolve issues related to the general ledger and Oracle system, maintaining smooth operations and minimising disruptions.
• Ensure strict compliance with corporate finance policies and execute controls outlined in SOX documentation to uphold audit standards.
• Prepare for external audits by compiling tax schedules and supporting quarterly and annual audit processes with comprehensive documentation.
• Generate consolidation reports to support annual audits and reporting requirements, facilitating transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Handle communications with company secretary on all matters related to finance administration, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax provisions as well as tax returns and forecasts for estimating tax payables.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Finance Analyst (General Ledger) position brings proven experience in managing general ledger processes alongside robust knowledge of financial accounting principles. Your background should include three to five years of hands-on involvement in similar roles where you have demonstrated reliability in meeting corporate deadlines for month-end closings. You possess strong computer literacy skills—especially familiarity with Oracle systems—and can supervise administrative tasks effectively. Prior exposure to audit preparation is beneficial as it equips you with the ability to compile comprehensive documentation for both internal reviews and external audits. Your excellent interpersonal skills facilitate clear communication across departments while your analytical mindset enables you to interpret financial data accurately. Attention to detail is paramount as you prepare management reports, convert currency ledgers for local reporting needs, address system issues promptly, ensure compliance with SOX controls, generate consolidation reports for annual audits, handle communications regarding finance administration matters, prepare accurate tax provisions/returns/forecasts/payments/documentation/reporting requirements—all while staying updated on industry trends.

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification is essential for this role as it ensures you possess the foundational knowledge required for complex financial analysis.
• Three to five years of relevant working experience in handling general ledger functions, financial accounting, and tax responsibilities is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage general ledger processes efficiently while adhering to standard operating procedures demonstrates your dependability within the finance team.
• Computer literacy is crucial as you will be expected to navigate various software platforms including Oracle; prior experience with Oracle systems is considered advantageous.
• Supervisory skills are important as you may be required to oversee administrative functions within the department or provide guidance on process improvements.
• Prior audit experience will give you an edge when preparing documentation for external audits or supporting quarterly/annual audit processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enable you to communicate effectively with company secretaries, tax agents, government bodies, and other stakeholders involved in finance operations.
• Strong analytical abilities allow you to interpret complex financial data accurately while keeping abreast of industry trends related to tax regulations.
• Attention to detail ensures that all reports prepared are accurate and compliant with corporate deadlines as well as regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to continuous learning supports your ability to adapt quickly to changes in tax regulations or new reporting standards.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out by offering a truly inclusive workplace where every team member’s contribution is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that secure their future. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so staff can continually develop their skills—whether through formal courses or informal knowledge sharing sessions within the team. Supportive leadership ensures that everyone feels connected and empowered; collaboration is encouraged at every level so ideas can flourish freely. The culture here prioritises dependability: colleagues trust one another’s expertise while nurturing each other’s growth through communal efforts. With a focus on keeping up-to-date with industry trends—especially those relating to finance regulations—the organisation provides an environment where professionals can thrive both personally and professionally without sacrificing their wellbeing or ambitions.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward in a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued every day, this Senior Finance Analyst (General Ledger) opportunity awaits you!

Apply today or email me at jack.moh@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C