Account Assistant

Persolkelly; Kota Tinggi; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Asia Pacific is seeking an Account Assistant in Kota Tinggi. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in finance or accounting and 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an accounting or bookkeeping role, entry-level candidates with strong skills may be considered.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles (MFRS/IAS) is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

1. Education: Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

2. Experience: 3+ years in an accounting or bookkeeping role (entry-level candidates with strong skills may be considered).

3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.

4. Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

5. Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills.

6. Additional: Knowledge of basic accounting principles (MFRS/IAS) is a plus.

Job Scope:

1. Assist in processing invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions.

2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software.

3. Reconcile bank statements and accounts payable/receivable ledgers.

4. Prepare and submit expense reports, petty cash reimbursements, and vendor payments.

5. Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.

6. Generate basic financial reports (e.g., aging reports, trial balances).

7. Communicate with vendors and clients regarding billing and payment inquiries.

8. Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations. 9. Assist the finance team with ad-hoc administrative and accounting tasks

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as an Account Assistant? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have?

Human Resources & Recruitment 101-1,000 employees

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

PERSOLKELLY is one of the largest recruitment companies in Asia Pacific providing comprehensive end-to-end workforce solutions to clients. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was established in 2016 and is a joint venture between Kelly Services, Inc. and affiliates of PERSOL HOLDINGS Co. Ltd. Today, PERSOLKELLY operates more than 45 offices across 13 markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. For more information, please visit www.persolkelly.com

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