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Accountant

Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Southeast Asia Finance team at Demant, based at our Technology & Innovation Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We are a company deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion - values that are intentionally embedded in our culture. With access to the latest technologies and involvement in some of our most innovative projects, we invite you to be part of our journey.

 

This is a unique opportunity to join a well‑established global organization, where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of our finance department.

Join our Southeast Asia Finance team:

As our new Accountant, you will be part of the Southeast Asia Finance team, which comprises nine dedicated professionals supporting the region. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for the accounting and finance functions at our growing Technology & Innovation Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

 

You will collaborate closely with specialists in accounting, audit, financial reporting, tax, and budgeting. We also offer the opportunity to participate in global audit projects alongside energetic and highly engaged colleagues.



Your Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

  • Manage full spectrum of the accounting functions, including payables and receivables, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial reporting.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely month-end closing, preparation of weekly, monthly management reports and annual financial reports
  • Prepare Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
  • Support in budgeting and financial analysis
  • Liaise with tax agents, banks and external auditors for audit & tax filing
  • Coding of vendor invoices in system and processing vendor payment
  • Furnish Statements of Account to customers
  • Processing of employee expense claim in system
  • Contact customer to follow up on payments and outstanding
  • Reconciliation of monthly petty cash movement

How to Succeed in this Role:

To succeed in this position, it´s important that you have experience working in a finance or audit environment preferably from a larger/international company. Currently you may be working as an accountant or consultant. It is essential that you have a degree within accountancy, ACCA or equivalent accounting professional qualification. Furthermore, you should be fluent in English and a good team player.

 

To sum up, we hope that you have experience with:

  • At least 3 years of work experience, preferably with audit experience
  • Degree in Accountancy, ACCA or equivalent accounting professional qualification
  • Knowledge of ERP or Accounting Systems (Example Microsoft NAV, AX or D365)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

 

Personal characteristics:

  • You communicate effortlessly in English
  • A good team player
  • You have ability to prioritize and manage expectations
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Ability to work independently and have the will to make a difference
  • You are a Team-Player. You share credit, emphasize team over self, define success collectively rather than individually. You are always looking for more, are self-motivated and diligent
  • Great interpersonal skills, ask good questions and listen to what others are saying

Join an organisation based on Trust, Openness, and Innovation:

In Demant you will be part of an innovative and challenging environment based on trust and openness, where you will experience a strong will to achieve great results with some ambitious and talented colleagues. You will be part of an environment where flexibility, knowledge sharing, and professional respect make it challenging, meaningful, and fun to go to work every day.

We are a great mix of colleagues who enjoy an open and friendly tone as well as a culture of inclusiveness and mutual support, echoing the values found throughout our organization. 

 

We offer:

  • A job in a growing, international company with good career opportunities
  • State of the art technology and work in an exciting industry
  • Good work life balance with flexible working conditions
  • A culture of teamwork, based on knowledge sharing, professional respect, kindness
  • We believe in, and encourage, open and honest communication, and we hope to put a smile on your face every workday
  • A full-time independent and responsible position
  • Training, conferences, and the opportunity for self-development
  • We offer the opportunity to travel for work globally

Are you interested?

We screen applications continuously, so please do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible. We will invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis. Please submit your CV and cover letter by using our recruiting system.

 

The application should be provided in English. If you want to know more about the job, you are welcome to contact Boey SK, Head of Finance via email: recruit.my@demant.com   

 

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

About Demant:

Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare and technology group built on a heritage of care, health, and innovation since 1904. The Group offers innovative technologies, solutions, and know-how to help improve people’s health and hearing. In every aspect, from hearing care, hearing aids, and hearing implants to diagnostic equipment and services and audio solutions, Demant is active and engaged. Headquartered in Denmark, the Group employs over 25,000 people globally and is present with solutions in 130 countries where we create life-changing hearing health. William Demant Foundation holds the majority of shares in Demant A/S, which is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen as a blue-chip stock.

 

At Demant, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.

 

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About Demant

Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare and technology group built on a heritage of care, health, and innovation since 1904. The Group offers innovative technologies, solutions, and expertise to help people hear better. In every aspect, from hearing care, hearing aids and hearing implants to diagnostic equipment and services and audio solutions, Demant is active and engaged. Headquartered in Denmark, the Group employs more than 21,000 people globally and is present with solutions in 130 countries where we create life-changing hearing health and high-end audio and video solutions. William Demant Foundation holds the majority of shares in Demant A/S, which is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and among the 25 most traded stocks.

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