Financial Accounting - All Roles

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 Johor Bahru, 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:

Specialist/Account Executive (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 Specialist/Senior Accounts Officer (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.

Team Lead/Supervisor (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.

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.
• Specialist/Account Executive (A1): Fresh graduate in accounting fields/ACCA/CAT/MICPA/MIA or related background or min 1 year experience in accounting.
• Senior Specialist/Senior Account Officer (A2): Minimum 3 years relevant working experience in accounting fields with reviewing experience.
• Team Lead (A3): Minimum 6 years relevant working experience in accounting fields with reviewing experience, client, and 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

Referral Fee:

• Manager/Senior Manager/Director (B1 & above) - RM 3,000
• Senior Associate/Senior Specialist/Assistant Manager/Team Lead (A2 & A3) - RM 2 ,000
• Associate/Specialist (A1) - RM 1,000

*The referral fee is not applicable for non-technical positions such as administrative/clerical, receptionist, dispatch, drivers, general cleaners, fixed-term contract, or internship opening.

*The referral fee is not entitled for Job Grade C employees.

*The referral fee is not entitled if you are referring to prospects for your direct report