Accounting Associate Director

Overview

This role involves accounting leadership responsibilities, including managing a team and supporting large-scale projects. The position will be fully remote, based in Malaysia—Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in the role’s subject area and maintain working knowledge of related areas.
• Manage a team and contribute to large-scale projects; provide guidance on cross-functional initiatives outside the direct department when needed.
• Develop project plans and schedules, including:
  • Requirements
  • Tasks and work assignments
  • Resource planning
  • Milestones and review points
  • Reporting of project status
• Prepare dashboards and management reporting.
• Assist auditors by providing required supporting documents.
• Analyze and prepare financial reports for leadership, including identification of issues and trends.
• Develop financial models, design reporting, and gather information from relevant systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification.
• Minimum 8+ years of working experience, preferably in an accounting firm and/or MNC.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of Oracle and SAP is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of relevant accounting practices and principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task.
• Advanced oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Results-oriented, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Ability to lead and work independently; communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Advanced business partnering skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

• Fully remote, Malaysia—Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).