Management Accountant
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Management Accountant
CARMA· Finance
About this role
About the Company
CARMA is a globally trusted media intelligence leader with decades of experience helping PR and communications professionals monitor what matters, measure what is meaningful, and demonstrate the value of their work. We combine cutting-edge technology, including AI-enabled media monitoring across print, online, broadcast, and social channels in 100+ languages, with deep human expertise to deliver actionable insights that inform strategy and drive business-critical decisions. With a diverse global team supporting thousands of organizations worldwide, CARMA empowers partners to turn complex media data into clarity and context, elevate the impact of earned media, and deepen understanding of stakeholder influence across markets.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Management Accountant to own the monthly management accounts, cost control, and balance sheet integrity for the business, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. This role carries a particular focus on subscription revenue recognition, third party data and licensing costs, and the cost base behind our monitoring platform and analyst operations.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet) to a tight close timetable.
• Support preparation of board packs and investor reporting alongside FP&A.
Revenue Recognition
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules for annual and multi-year subscription and monitoring contracts.
• Ensure revenue recognition complies with accounting standards.
• Reconcile billed versus recognized revenue and manage unbilled revenue.
Cost Accounting
• Track and allocate the cost of media data feeds across print, broadcast, social, and online.
• Manage accruals and prepayments.
• Account for infrastructure and platform costs.
Balance Sheet & Controls
• Own balance sheet reconciliations: accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue, debtors, creditors, and intercompany.
• Support multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation where the business operates across regions.
• Assist with statutory audit, year-end financial statements, and technical accounting papers.
Business Partnering & Improvement
• Provide variance analysis (actual versus budget and forecast) with commentary, especially on
licensing costs, FX-driven data costs, and headcount costs.
• Drive automation and process improvement in close, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Support finance systems work.
Requirements
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in management accounting, ideally within a subscription or SaaS, media,
information services, or data business.
• Working knowledge of subscription revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / ASC 606).
• Strong Excel skills, with experience across ERP systems (for example Microsoft Dynamics).
• Comfortable working with multi-currency data given global content sourcing.
• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work to deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Management Accountant position at CARMA?
The salary for this Management Accountant role at CARMA is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Management Accountant position at CARMA located?
This Management Accountant role at CARMA is based in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Management Accountant role at CARMA full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Management Accountant role in the Finance department at CARMA.
Which team or department does the Management Accountant at CARMA belong to?
This Management Accountant position is part of the Finance department at CARMA. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Management Accountant position at CARMA?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to CARMA's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Management Accountant job at CARMA posted?
This Management Accountant position at CARMA was posted on Oct 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Management Accountant
CARMA
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