Senior Financial Accountant - Apac

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Company DescriptionAbout Keypath:At Keypath, you can be part of something bigger.As a leading global EdTech company, we partner with world-leading universities to design and deliver the most career-relevant online education programs that help solve our global social and economic challenges.We are a fast-growing, and fast-moving international team who value collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning in our mission to unlock greatness in educators, their students, and our people.We have offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Chicago, Toronto, London, and Kuala Lumpur and we connect, collaborate, and operate as a truly global company. We have experienced tremendous growth since we launched only seven years ago and now have over 700 employees (Keypathers!) across the globe with no intention to slow down.We put our people first, which means you choose where you want to work from, including if you want to work from home.Job DescriptionThe Financial Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of the management, statutory and external financing reporting underInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) .Provide value added services to all business partners and corporation through the analysis and interpretation of data. Provide management with suggestions for the improvement of accounting and business processes.The ideal leader for this role must have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations. The position requires strong accounting and analytics, strong organizational ability, keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and employees and have exposure toAPAC region particularly Australia, Singapore and Malaysian market.What you'll be doing as Financial Accountant
Financial Reporting:Day-to-day accounting operations, month/quarter/year-end including but not limited to all journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions to ensure all business transactions for Keypath Education legal entities are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with IFRS or other applicable accounting standards.
Oversee tax declarations and ensure adherence to local tax regulations, leveraging your understanding of relevant tax laws.
Maintain fixed asset registers and process depreciation.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, including monthly close processes, financial statements, and management reports.
Provide insight and actual financial results to Head of Finance, as needed as it relates to the preparation of the forecast and annual budget.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items are identified and resolved on a timely basis.
Review of existing reporting processes and controls to streamline reporting and realize efficiencies.
Facilitate management reporting as it relates to Keypath Education consolidated results.
Proactively and independently identify any risk or opportunities for our current processes as it relates to the monthly close, billing, reporting, systems.Compliance and Controls:Coordinate external audits and address audit findings promptly.
Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data.
Implement and maintain efficient and effective processes to optimize productivity and minimize errors.Additional InformationThis role is a permanent, full-time role. Only candidates located in Malaysia, and Malaysians or non-Malaysians with a valid permit to work in Malaysia will be considered for this role.
The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a stringent background check process; including checking and verification of qualifications, prior employment history, criminal records and credit/bankruptcy, as part of the hiring process.
Additionally, as this role involves collaboration with our US-based Finance Team, there will be a need for early starts to accommodate the time zone differences between the US and Malaysia. This requirement is expected to last for a 3 to 6 months handover period.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a related field from a recognized Malaysian University.
Professional accounting qualifications recognized in Malaysia, such as ACCA, CPA Australia, or the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Understanding of IFRS Standards.
Understanding of Malaysian accounting standards, tax regulations, and experience in tax filing and audit coordination.
Understanding of Malaysian compliance of SST.
5-7 years of experience in accounting, with hands-on experience.
Experience with financial software and systems. MS Dynamics 365 would be looked upon favourably.
Ability to collaborate effectively with non-finance teams and senior stakeholders across the business.
Exposure to ERP system will be an added advantage.
Additional Information*Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
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