ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

MARINA BUSINESS HOLDINGS; Alor Merah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Malaysia is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. Responsibilities include recording financial transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and proficient in basic accounting and clerical duties. This role is essential for ensuring smooth financial operations and assisting with audits.

Responsibilities

• Recording financial data, updating journals and ledgers.
• Managing vendor payments and client billing.
• Reconciling bank statements and accounts.
• Preparing basic financial reports and statements.
• Handling calls and data entry for the finance department.

Job description

An Accounts Assistant supports finance teams by handling daily financial tasks like recording transactions, processing invoices/payments (AP/AR), reconciling bank statements, managing expense reports, and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring smooth operations and assisting with audits and financial reporting. Their scope includes clerical duties (filing, data entry) and fundamental accounting, making them a key link between operations and senior accountants.

Core Responsibilities

• Transaction Processing: Recording financial data, updating journals/ledgers, processing invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR): Managing vendor payments, client billing, and tracking cash flow.
• Reconciliation: Reconciling bank statements, accounts, and resolving discrepancies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Preparing basic financial reports, statements, and ensuring proper filing of documents.
• Administrative Support: Handling calls, data entry, office supplies, and general clerical duties for the finance department.