About this role
<p style="margin:0.2pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:11.4pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.<br><br></span></strong></p> <p style="margin:13.95pt 0.05in 1.0E-4pt 0.0in;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">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.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:13.95pt 0.5in 1.0E-4pt 0.0in;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">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.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:14.05pt 0.05in 1.0E-4pt 0.0in;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as <strong>Senior Specialist - Financial Accounting</strong>. Reporting to the <strong>Team Lead</strong>, this full-time and permanent position is based in <strong>Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur </strong>and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our <strong>Financial Accounting </strong>and its’ growth.<br><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:14.3pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:11.4pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:14.6pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:14.6pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Book-keeping and accounting entries to accounting system (eg. accruals, adjustments).</span></li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.45in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.25pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Responsible for timely preparation of accounts - weekly, month-end, financial year end closing and aging/listings.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.05in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Work independently on accounting and management report and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.8pt 0.45in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Review and be responsible for the accuracy of the accounting reports and deliverables prepared by Specialists.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.7pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Ensure the accounting reporting and deliverables are submitted within agreed timelines.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.55pt 0.15in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Supervise a team of junior staff and overseeing their efficiency, work quality on deliverables and supporting the Team Lead in job planning.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.25in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monitor unusual items and movement, and investigate reconciling items.</span></li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.4in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:11.25pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Meet Business Unit / client requirements/instructions and ensure on-time and on-quality deliverables.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Ensure queries are resolved with business units and action points are followed through.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.55pt 0.15in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">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.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Perform and review monthly tax calculation if required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Handle ad hoc activities as assigned.<br><br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:25.6pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:11.4pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Key requirements:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:14.6pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:14.6pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Minimum 3 years relevant working and reviewing experience.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Experience working in client service or SSC environment will be an added advantage.</span></li> <li style="margin:1.0pt 0.1in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.25pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Diploma/Degree or in the midst of pursuing professional studies in accounting/financial or its equivalent.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">ACCA, MIA, CPA or equivalent will be added advantage.<br><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848"><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:11.7pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:11.4pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Company Benefits:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:12.2pt;margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt"> <li style="margin:12.2pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Opportunity for career advancement and regional working exposure</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Training and development</span></li> <li style="margin:0.5pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Hybrid working arrangement</span></li> <li style="margin:0.75pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Medical, dental, optical coverage</span></li> <li style="margin:0.7pt 0.0in 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">Study leave and professional membership coverage<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:11.35pt 0.05in 1.0E-4pt 0.0in;line-height:11.5pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2d3848">If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!</span></p>