Account Associate

Hata Capital Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hata Capital Limited in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a detailed-oriented Account Associate to manage day-to-day accounting transactions, bank reconciliations, and month-end close. You will work in a fintech-focused environment, leveraging Google Sheets and other financial software to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or audit.
• Familiarity with digital assets, cryptocurrencies, or fintech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries.
• Perform bank, digital wallet, supplier, intercompany, and other account reconciliations.
• Review transactions and supporting documents for accuracy and proper classification.
• Investigate discrepancies, unusual balances, and missing information, and follow up where needed.
• Support month-end closing, management accounts, financial reporting, and cash flow preparation.
• Manage assigned accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to team members on routine accounting tasks.
• Review selected work and provide constructive feedback where needed.
• Help coordinate pending items and support the team in meeting deadlines.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready financial documentation.
• Support audit, tax, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Work closely with internal teams to clarify transactions and resolve accounting matters.
• Suggest practical improvements to accounting processes, documentation, and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Google Sheets

Financial software

Job description

Posted on 18 Sept 2026 | Finance | Full-time | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are on a mission to revolutionise access to global financial opportunities through digital assets.

Hata, as a licensed digital asset platform that is regulated and supervised by both Securities Commission of Malaysia and the Labuan Financial Services Authority, provides innovative online spot trading to both retail and institutional clients globally to access opportunities in the digital asset space.

Our team is composed of experienced professionals from PwC, Luno, JP Morgan, Nokia, Huawei and Grab. Powered by our mission to provide the safest & most reliable gateway to access digital assets, we adopt a customer-first approach by operating a compliant platform that is safe and easy to use for our customers.

We have big dreams to achieve and providing a safe and easy to use platform for people in our region is merely the first step. If you have big ambitions, help build our new digital asset platform with us.

Get to know the Role:

We are seeking to hire a detailed-oriented account associate. Talented & passionate candidates are encouraged to join our team. With Hata, you will have opportunities to assist in managing Hata’s daily financial operations. Hence, it is very important that you take the initiative to learn quickly, and have the right mindset and skill sets to complete tasks within the given time frame.

The Key Responsibilities:

Handle day-to-day accounting transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries.

Perform bank, digital wallet, supplier, intercompany, and other account reconciliations.

Review transactions and supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.

Investigate discrepancies, unusual balances, and missing information, and follow up where needed.

Support month-end closing, management accounts, financial reporting, and cash flow preparation.

Manage assigned accounts payable and receivable activities.

Provide day-to-day guidance and support to team members on routine accounting tasks.

Review selected work and provide constructive feedback where needed.

Help coordinate pending items and support the team in meeting deadlines.

Maintain complete and audit-ready financial documentation.

Support audit, tax, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Work closely with internal teams to clarify transactions and resolve accounting matters.

Suggest practical improvements to accounting processes, documentation, and controls.

The Must-Have:

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in Google Sheets and other financial software.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proactive, responsible, and willing to take ownership of assigned work.

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.

Good understanding of accounting principles.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administrative or a related field.

1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or audit.

Familiarity with digital assets, cryptocurrencies, or fintech is a plus.

Our Culture:

At Hata, we strongly advocate for on-site work as our preferred mode of operation, prioritising the benefits of in-person collaboration and communication to promote a productive work environment. We are a forward-thinking and ambitious team that promotes equal opportunities, values diversity, hard work, and thrives on the continuous quest for excellence. If you’re looking for a work environment that appreciates hard work, does not tolerate office politics, and rewards deserving employees equally, Hata is the place for you.