Account Associate

Book & Entries Services; Selangor; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier accounting services firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage a diverse portfolio of clients in Singapore and Malaysia. Responsibilities include preparing full sets of accounts, month-end schedules, and GST returns, as well as drafting financial statements and performing tax computations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting or ACCA, be proficient in Xero software, and have excellent communication skills. A proactive, team-oriented attitude is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of accounting and Xero experience.
• Good command of English for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounting clients in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Prepare full set of accounts for SME clients.
• Prepare month-end schedules and adjusting entries.
• Draft unaudited financial statements.
• Perform tax computation and monthly payroll.

Skills

Xero accounting software

Accounting principles

Time management

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Accounting, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

HR Easily

PayBoy

Singtax

Job description

Manage a portfolio of accounting clients in Singapore and Malaysia

Prepare and maintain full set of accounts for Singapore and Malaysia SME clients

Prepare month-end schedules and pass adjusting entries

Prepare GST returns (Only for SG clients)

Prepare monthly reporting packages for clients

Operate accounting, tax and HR softwares such as Xero, Jaz, Singtax, PayBoy, HR Easily, etc

Liaise with clients, auditors and regulatory authorities

Provide XERO advisor support to the team & client, if need be

Drafting of unaudited financial statements.

Perform tax computation

Perform monthly payroll

Support team members in any other jobs

Perform any ad hoc or admin duties as assigned

Report to Team Lead / Manager

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, ACCA or equivalent

Good command of English with ability to interact well with internal departments and external clients

Self‑motivated, independent, pro‑active, has great initiative & a team player

Good learning attitude

Good project and time management

Open to technology in adopting applications to perform work efficiently

Ability to work with large data set through software

Preferably minimum 1 year of accounting and Xero accounting software experience