Senior Accountant (Malaysia HQ & Korea Branch)

We are seeking a capable and experienced Senior Finance Executive to manage full-spectrum finance and accounting responsibilities across our Malaysia head office and Korea branch. This is a highly autonomous, hands-on role reporting directly to the Regional Finance Manager based in Jakarta. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multinational corporate environment and strong knowledge of financial reporting, tax compliance, and SAP.

Key Responsibilities – Malaysia Head Office:

• Handle full sets of accounts including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).

• Perform month-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations.

• Manage intercompany accounting, including notices of accruals and reconciliations.

• Prepare and consolidate quarterly reports in accordance with corporate standards (e.g. IFRS 16).

• Support external audits conducted by a Big Four audit firm.

• Ensure tax compliance, including preparation of tax returns, tax estimates, withholding tax, service tax, and transfer pricing documentation.

• Prepare quarterly reports for national authorities (e.g. IIP) and respond to statistical surveys.

• Lead or assist in the implementation of E-Invoicing.

Key Responsibilities – Korea Branch:

• Oversee all financial processes as listed above, applied to branch operations in Korea.

• Coordinate the invoice and expense claim approval process, ensuring adherence to internal policies.

• Compile and submit VAT returns, corporate income tax returns, and CBCR reports, in collaboration with external tax agents in Korea.

• Liaise with the branch’s HR function to ensure timely statutory payments for foreign personnel.

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with full sets of accounts and regional finance operations.

• High level of autonomy and accountability.

• Prior experience working within a large multinational company, ideally within a complex matrix structure.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to Korea and/or Indonesia as required.

• Familiarity with SAP is preferred.

• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work across multiple geographies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.