JOB SUMMARY To lead, oversee, and ensure the effective execution of monthly and annual financial closing activities in compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies. The role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of journal processing, system interface monitoring, reconciliation, reporting accuracy, and timely submission to internal and external stakeholders. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Financial Closing & Compliance Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes across EPF. Ensure full compliance with MFRS, internal accounting policies, audit, and statutory requirements. Provide technical guidance and oversight to departments and branches on closing procedures. 2. Journal & General Ledger Oversight Review and approve journal vouchers, including accruals, reallocations, and adjustments. Ensure proper classification, documentation, and audit trail of journal entries. Maintain integrity of the general ledger and trial balances. 3. Reconciliation & Operational Accounting Oversee reconciliations between subsidiary ledgers and general ledgers, including bank reconciliation, Provident Fund, Investment, and Human Resource System. Investigate variances and initiate corrective actions. Ensure accurate accounting treatment of transactions, including contributions, withdrawals, refunds, and inter-fund transfers. 4. Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting Manage fixed asset lifecycles: WIP clearance, capitalisation, depreciation, and disposals. Ensure compliance with MFRS 116 (Property, Plant & Equipment) and MFRS 16 (Leases). Reconcile Fixed Asset Register with GL and prepare supporting schedules for audits. 5. Systems & Interface Monitoring Monitor financial data interfaces between core accounting and operational systems (Provident Fund (PFS), Investment, and Human Resource). Lead system reconciliation and ensure integrity of financial data from external platforms. 6. Reporting & Audit Readiness Prepare and review internal financial reports, schedules, and dashboards for management and board-level reporting. Liaise with external auditors, prepare audit documentation, and ensure timely closure of audit matters. 7. Team Leadership & People Development Supervise and mentor staff within the Financial Accounting Unit. Delegate tasks and conduct quality checks to ensure output meets compliance and accuracy standards. Conduct performance reviews and facilitate training or development initiatives. JOB REQUIREMENTS Possess a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a master's or professional qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) required. Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. Strong knowledge of MFRS, audit processes, financial closing, fixed assets, lease accounting, and system interfaces. Experience handling large-scale financial systems (SAP preferred) Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English. Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Malaysian citizen. Obtain a pass in Bahasa Melayu, including an oral test in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. PLACEMENT Settlement & Payment Unit, Finance Operation Section, Finance Department JOB STATUS Permanent All applications are strictly CONFIDENTIAL and only shortlisted candidates will be called in for interview. Applications are deemed UNSUCCESSFUL if there is no feedback from the EPF 2 MONTHS after the closing date of the advertisement. Show more Show less