Accountant

Job Summary
Responsible for the Company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, taxation, payroll and financial controls across its healthcare divisions. Lead the accounts team and ensure accurate records, timely reporting and compliance with applicable requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting and Financial Reporting
o Independently manage the full set of accounts using SQL Accounting software.
o Ensure timely monthly and year-end closing, including bank reconciliations, accruals and intercompany reconciliations.
o Prepare management accounts, cash flow reports and financial analyses by division.
o Maintain fixed asset registers and supporting schedules.
2. Accounts Receivable, Payments and Cash Flow
o Oversee invoicing, collections, supplier payments and outstanding balances.
o Reconcile healthcare revenue and receipts against billing systems, panel statements and bank records.
o Work with billing and operational teams to resolve discrepancies and overdue accounts.
o Verify payment documentation and monitor cash flow.
3. Taxation and SST
o Prepare tax schedules and coordinate with external tax agents.
o Review applicable SST treatment and ensure accurate records, reporting and timely submissions.
o Oversee applicable e-Invoice processes and supporting documentation.
4. Payroll Administration
o Independently process monthly payroll, including salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions and unpaid leave.
o Calculate final salaries, notice payments and other employment-related payments.
o Ensure accurate and timely EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB processing.
o Apply relevant Malaysian labour law requirements when processing payroll.
o Coordinate with HR to verify attendance, leave and approved payroll adjustments.
5. External Audit
o Liaise independently with external auditors.
o Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
o Resolve audit queries and coordinate the timely completion of annual audits.
o Follow up on audit findings and implement improvements.
6. Accounts Team Leadership
o Lead and supervise the accounts team, allocate responsibilities and monitor deadlines.
o Review team members’ work for accuracy and completeness.
o Provide guidance and training to improve team performance.
o Strengthen accounting procedures, documentation and internal controls.
7. Budgeting and Management Support
o Assist with annual budgets, forecasts and cost monitoring.
o Highlight financial discrepancies, collection risks and unusual expenditure.
o Provide timely financial information to support management decisions.
o Maintain confidentiality of financial, payroll and business information.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or a recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with the ability to independently handle a full set of accounts.
• Hands-on experience using SQL Accounting software is mandatory.
• Practical taxation experience, including preparation of tax schedules and coordination with tax agents.
• Sound knowledge of SST, including applicable treatment, reporting and submission requirements.
• Healthcare industry experience is preferred, particularly in clinics, dialysis centres, ambulance services or related healthcare operations.
• Able to independently process payroll, including statutory contributions, overtime, deductions and final salary calculations.
• Working knowledge of Malaysian labour laws, particularly those relating to wages, working hours, overtime, leave and termination payments.
• Familiar with EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB requirements.
• Able to liaise independently with external auditors and coordinate annual audits.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise an accounts team, review work and ensure deadlines are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting and account reconciliation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with HR and operational teams.
• High standards of accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.