Financial Accounting

It's never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business - to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we're absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at various level in Financial Accounting where the roles are based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This full-time and permanent position offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Financial Accounting department and its' growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Associate/Specialist (A1)

• Book-keeping and accounting entries to accounting system (eg. accruals, adjustments).
• Responsible for timely preparation of accounts - weekly, month-end, financial year end closing and aging/listings.
• Work independently on accounting and management report and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ensure the accounting reporting and deliverables are submitted within agreed timelines.
• Meet Business Unit / client requirements/instructions and ensure on-time and on-quality deliverables.

Senior Associate/Senior Specialist (A2)

• Review and be responsible for the accuracy of the accounting reports and deliverables prepared by Specialists.
• Supervise a team of junior staff and overseeing their efficiency, work quality on deliverables and supporting the Team Lead in job planning.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monitor unusual items and movement, and investigate reconciling items.
• Ensure queries are resolved with business units and action points are followed through.
• Review manual journal entries at month end and ensure that the supporting documentation for each manual journal entry is complete, adequate, and accurate.
• Focus on key/risk accounts including balance sheet reclassification adjustments.
• Perform and review monthly income tax calculation if required.
• Handle ad hoc activities as assigned.

Assistant Manager/Team Lead (A3)

• Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of the accounting reports and deliverables prepared by the team in accordance with client requirements and SLA.
• Prepare and update related matters/report as per schedule.
• Be responsive to client's enquiries for accounting and other operation matters.
• Proper planning of engagement so as to be aware of the needs and provide quality service to Clients.
• Set clear team goals and deadlines with appropriate delegation of tasks.
• Effective reporting and consultation with Operations Manager & Practice Lead.
• Ensure quality deliverables, reviewing and approving work of staff prior delivery of final accounts/reports for Operations Manager's final review OR direct to client.
• Manage client's financial accounting closing process, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Assist Operations Manager in streamlining effective workflow processes and efficient manpower structure.

Manager/Senior Manager (B1/B2)

• Day to day delivery of client servicing on behalf of business units.
• Capacity and demand management of monthly/annual workloads.
• Work assignment and monitoring direct staff.
• Create a productive and engaging work environment.
• Measure and report KPIs to business unit and country leadership.
• Ensure TATs are met on client servicing.
• Timely escalation of issues to SSC/BU leadership, or clients as appropriate
• Assist to build and improve the SSC Operating Model.
• Implement process improvement opportunities either in process change or automation (from identification, testing and production release).
• Ensure client servicing is conducted in accordance with the appropriate governance and/or regulatory controls.
• Onboard new clients from business units.
• Report to business units on performance and attainment.
• Manage the training and personal improvement of direct resources.
• Annual budgeting/planning.
• Facilitate training/upskilling and providing effective leadership, supervision and guidance to staff.

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge on some accounting software is an advantage such as Microsoft Navision, Xero, Oracle and SAP.
• Basic Microsoft Office skill is essential.
• Good command of both spoken and written English. Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.
• Sense of ownership and commitment to on-time and on-quality delivery.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team.
• Experience working in client service or SSC environment will be an added advantage.
• Associate/Specialist (A1): Fresh graduate in accounting fields/ACCA/CAT/MICPA/MIA or related background or min 1 year experience in accounting.
• Senior Associate/Senior Specialist (A2): Minimum 3 years relevant working experience in accounting fields with reviewing experience.
• Assistant Manager/Team Lead (A3): Minimum 6 years relevant working experience in accounting fields with reviewing experience and clients & people management experience.
• Manager/Senior Manager (B1/B2): Minimum 8 years' experience in accounting fields with reviewing experience and clients & people management experience.

Company Benefits:

At our VISTRA Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees' well-being first We provide:

• Opportunity for career advancement and regional working exposure
• Training and development
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Medical, dental, optical coverage
• Study leaves and professional membership coverage