Accountant

Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Accountant will work together with the Malaysia and Asia Shared Service Centre (SSC) to support Malaysia business by managing the day-to-day finance operations, complying to company’s policies and procedures and local statutory requirement.

• Work closely with shared services centre to ensure financial records and transaction are recorded and reported timely and accurately, not limited to AP, AR and GL.
• Support month-end closing and financial reporting activities such as preparation of journals
• Support intercompany transactions such as intercompany billings, reconciliation and settlements
• Investigate and resolve any enquiries related to accounting records and transactions
• Review balance sheet and work with SSC to ensure balances are substantiated and preparation of cashflow.
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and best practices and maintain a strong system of internal controls.
• Handle local statutory compliance matters such as corporate secretarial, audit, and taxation.
• Support direct and indirect taxes submission and declaration on timely basis
• Ad hoc queries / requests from various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A relevant accounting or finance degree is a prerequisite
• Prior finance or accounting experience is preferred with at least 5 years of experience
• Good understanding of accounting and tax
• Self-motivated, dynamic and can work independently
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Challenges the current way of working and seeks opportunities to improve
• Fluent in English and conversational Mandarin capability required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team player with strong work ethics

Additional Information

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We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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