An exciting Project Accountant job opportunity has just become available at an international, non-profit research and innovation organisation based in Penang.

About the Project Accountant Role:
Reporting to the Manager, you are responsible for the delivery of quality accountancy and financial management of the global bilateral project and initiatives programme. This role includes insuring that all project transactions are correctly accounted for, compliant with donor expectations, documented and properly reported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure financial records are submitted and financial information is entered into the accounts system on time following company’s financial rules and regulations
• Ensure that project expenses are accounted for accurately in the system, and reported to the donor, according to agreed timelines
• Assist in project management and project administration from project initiation to project closure including, but not limited to, maintaining proper project accounting files and master data, and responding to external and internal queries
• Reconcile project bank account(s), project subsidiary ledgers and records to control accounts and with relevant parties, where applicable
• Ensure that all donor-purchased assets are updated in system
• Ensure partner financial management (i.e. financial input to Program Participant Agreement (PPA), advanced monitoring and review of partner expenditure) are compliant with company’s financial rules and regulations
• Assist the Regional Finance and Operations Manager with the financial and grants management and administrative matters of the project and provide financial support regarding the annual work plan and budget ensuring the cost efficiency and value-for-money at every stage
• Support staff in the budgeting and forecasting of project activities and reporting them to the donor and other stakeholders
• Perform all other relevant duties that may be needed to ensure the overall efficient implementation of the Bilateral Project and Initiatives Programme
• Undertake other tasks as appropriate to further advance relevant strategies and initiatives and as discussed with company and group leadership

To succeed in this Project Accountant role, you must be meticulous and analytical. You must be able to solve urgent matters and work under tight deadlines.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar and working towards qualification as a Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Part-qualification will be considered with strong work experience
• Minimum of three years of progressive post qualification relevant experience aligned to the key responsibilities for this role
• Must be conversant with international accounting standards i.e. IFRS/IAS
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams applications and hands-on experience with reputable ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP
• Experience working with teams across geographical borders with strong sense of professionalism, business ethics and integrity

This non-profit organisation is well recognised in the industry globally and is a company whose expertise has made them a leader in their field. There are great opportunities to progress in this dynamic company and offers a great work environment within all the branches.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this Project Accountant role is right for you. You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and a progressive mindset.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please email to jack.moh@robertwalters.com.my.

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