Account Assistant

SmartHire by SEEK; Teluk Panglima Garang; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and optical benefits

Annual leave

Company events including annual dinner

Job summary

Trocellen S.E.A. Sdn Bhd is seeking an Account Assistant to support the Finance team in Malaysia. This full-time, on-site role covers accounts payable, reconciliations, payments, tax reporting, inventory accounting and general ledger duties, reporting to the Finance Manager in Teluk Panglima Garang.

The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma in Accounting/Finance, with 1–2 years of relevant experience; Mandarin speakers are preferred. Malaysian citizens or PRs are eligible to apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Hands-on accounts payable experience preferred.
• 1–2 years accounting/finance experience considered.
• LCCI/ACCA/CAT qualifications are a plus.
• Mandarin-speaking preferred.
• Malaysian citizens or permanent residents eligible for the role.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and reconcile statements.
• Prepare payment vouchers and process online payments and cheques.
• Track operating charges, assets and fixed asset schedules.
• Maintain banking records and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare tax submissions and withholding tax documentation.
• Update GL expense analysis and prepare sales commissions.
• Handle petty cash and reimbursements with accuracy.
• Support inventory accounting and costing reports.
• Prepare accounting journals for reclassifications and FX.
• Assist with audit and tax matters with well-organised records.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Mandarin

Excel

Education

Diploma in Accounting / Finance

Job description

Our client "Trocellen S.E.A. Sdn Bhd" is seeking an Account Assistant to join their team!

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for an organised accounting professional to support accurate and timely financial operations across accounts payable, reconciliations, payments, tax reporting, inventory accounting and general ledger activities. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role offers broad hands‑on exposure across the finance function in Telok Panglima Garang.

What you'll be doing?

• Process supplier documents — Post supplier invoices, credit notes and debit notes accurately and on time, reconcile supplier statements and intercompany transactions, and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage payment processing — Prepare payment vouchers and process online payments and cheques accurately and promptly.
• Track operating charges and assets — Monitor rental and utilities billing, manage fixed assets and keep the fixed asset schedule updated.
• Maintain banking records — Update the daily bank book in Excel and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare tax submissions — Prepare sales tax payable reports and submit withholding tax documentation.
• Maintain financial analysis — Update GL expense analysis, including deposits and accruals, and prepare sales commission payments.
• Manage cash and reimbursements — Handle petty cash and expense reimbursement activities with care and accuracy.
• Support inventory accounting — Process inventory adjustments, monitor inventory-related accounts and ledgers, and prepare and update inventory costing reports.
• Prepare accounting journals — Generate journals for reclassifications, bank charges, unrealised foreign exchange and intercompany loans, and update daily exchange rates.
• Support compliance activities — Assist with audit and tax matters while maintaining accurate and well‑organised records.
• Contribute to team priorities — Undertake additional responsibilities and ad‑hoc assignments as required by the superior.

Who are they looking for?

• Relevant academic background — A diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is required.
• Accounts payable capability — Good knowledge and hands‑on experience in accounts payable will support success in this role.
• Relevant accounting exposure — Candidates with no prior experience are welcomed to apply, while candidates with 1–2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience will also be considered.
• Professional qualifications — LCCI, ACCA, CAT or another relevant accounting qualification or certification would be an added advantage.
• Mandarin communication — Mandarin‑speaking candidates are preferred to support communication with Mandarin‑speaking suppliers, customers and business partners.
• Work eligibility — Malaysian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to be considered for this position.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• Monthly remuneration of MYR 3,000–3,500.
• Medical coverage for outpatient and inpatient treatment.
• Dental and optical benefits.
• Annual leave and company activities, including an annual dinner.