ACCOUNT & ADMIN ASSISTANT

FastJobs; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for an accounting professional in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, to handle bookkeeping, manage accounts payable and receivable, and assist in preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree in Accounting, be proficient in MS Office and SQL, and exhibit strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers a chance to work independently while ensuring accuracy in financial documentation and compliance with accounting principles.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Experience with accounting software is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions accurately in software.
• Manage accounts payable processes and prepare payments.
• Generate invoices and monitor customer accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations for accuracy.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports.
• Help prepare budgets and forecasts based on data.
• Support during audits by gathering documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records.

Skills

Computer literate with MS Office

Knowledge of SQL

Strong written communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Fast learner

Ability to work independently

Solid understanding of accounting principles

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting or a related field of study.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office, SQL; experience with accounting software is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Fast learner.
• High responsibility, commitment, and ability to work independently.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: Recording financial transactions in accounting software or spreadsheets, including processing invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial documents.
• Accounts Payable: Managing the accounts payable process by verifying and recording invoices, preparing payments, and reconciling statements.
• Accounts Receivable: Generating invoices, monitoring customer accounts, and following up on overdue payments.
• Bank Reconciliation: Comparing bank statements with internal financial records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Budget and Forecast Preparation: Assisting in preparing budgets and forecasts, analyzing past financial data, and helping create future financial plans, including cash flow management.
• Assisting with Audits: Providing support during internal or external audits by gathering documentation and answering inquiries.
• General Administrative Tasks: Filing paperwork, responding to emails or inquiries, and maintaining organized financial records.