Account Assistant Manager (KL Office)

Forvis Mazars Asia; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global accounting firm in Malaysia is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy and 3-5 years of audit experience. The role involves preparing financial statements, reviewing management accounts, and enhancing client relationships. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. This position fosters professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in audit practice.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze monthly management accounts.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with reporting standards.
• Act as a key point of contact in client relationships.
• Support technical and soft skills development of staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client servicing skills

Attention to detail

Proficient with collaboration tools

Fluent in spoken and written English

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accountancy

Part qualified ACCA/CPA Australia/ICAEW

Tools

MS Teams

DocuSign

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

XERO

SAP

Oracle

Sage Line 50

Quickbooks

Dynamics 365

Job description

Why join us

You don’t join Forvis Mazars by coincidence, you choose Forvis Mazars: a global school of excellence where you will be challenged to develop and grow. Come and write the rest of (y)our story with us – you’ll make friends along the way too. Forvis Mazars, the smart choice.

Job role

• Coaching and supervising the work of the Assistant/s
• Review and analyse monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards, Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standards and other international GAAP
• Preparation, review and filing of tax such as sales and service tax and withholding tax
• Support the technical and soft skills development of the Assistant/s through on-the-job training
• Act as a key point of contact in client relationships to enhance client experience
• Liaise with clients’ auditors and tax agents to ensure a smooth exchange of information
• Support the management team with creative ideas to continually improve the way we work and the service we provide
• Assisting in coordination and management of the financial audit process
• Interim financial management/secondments to clients
• Work with other Mazars teams, domestic and international, to meet client’s needs
• Establish good client relationships through positive interactions with the client’s team
• To coordinate with Finance on creation of new assignment code, issuance of monthly invoices and update of collections.

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or part qualified ACCA/CPA Australia/ICAEW

Working Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years experience in professional medium/large audit practice experience and/or large multi-national.
• Team player with good communication, interpersonal and client servicing skills.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Meticulous and have attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Proficient with the use of collaboration tools, i.e. MS Teams, DocuSign etc.
• Sense of responsibility, integrity and able to handle confidential matters.
• Excellent functional knowledge and skills in using Microsoft applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of accounting software (XERO, SAP, Oracle, Sage Line 50, Surf, Accounts IQ, Quickbooks, Dynamics 365) is an advantage.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Knowledge of other languages is advantageous.

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For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below. Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.