Accountant - Kuala Lumpur

Northland Controls•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

Northland Controls is looking for a Management Accountant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! The mission of the Management Accountant is to support month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities for a global organization. This role partners closely with local and international teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and continuous improvement of accounting processes. What Type of Candidate Northland is Looking For We strive to find the right kind of people who respect the Northland way. Our ideal candidate embraces challenges, works hard, learns fast, and maintains accountability—all while having fun. Our culture and team are some of our strongest assets. We want to employ happy people who bring a positive and energetic attitude to both their work and the work environment. What You Will Love About This Job You will be working for an amazing company that employs exceptional people. Our customers are worldwide, large corporate organizations, and we deliver services at the highest level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 3+ years post-qualification experience
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Comfortable working with international teams
ERP system experience; SAP or NetSuite experience is beneficial

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multinational or global organization

Responsibilities

Preparing journal entries, account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes while meeting reporting deadlines
Maintaining general ledger accounts, financial records, and supporting documentation
Preparing and reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting with internal and external audits, including responding to audit requests and reviewing financial statements
Ensuring accurate internal and external financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements
Coordinating with external parties such as accountants, auditors, bankers, vendors, tax authorities, and insurance providers
Collaborating with operational teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and optimize financial results
Partnering with international finance teams on global initiatives and cross-border matters
Managing cash activities, including preparing and processing payment runs
Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls in collaboration with internal departments
Providing ad hoc support to the Finance team and performing other duties as required