Account Associate (Senior)

ACCA Careers; Kepong; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Account Associate to lead a team of accountants. Responsibilities include overseeing financial activities, processing accounts, and preparing statements and reports. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a managerial role, hold a relevant qualification, and possess good communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in MS Excel and Xero Accounting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting firms or shared services.
• Experience in managerial capacity is essential.
• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of accountants for month-end and year-end activities.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide clients with evaluations and recommendations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Knowledge of Xero Accounting

Education

Professional or degree qualifications in Accountancy

Job description

Job Description

Role: Account Associate (Senior)

Working Hours: 8.30 AM – 5.30 PM

Work Location: Accounting Firm, Jln Ipoh

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in accounting firms, shared services or outsourcing service providers with experience in managerial capacity.
• Professional or degree level qualifications in Accountancy.
• Good communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Xero Accounting will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of accountants responsible for the execution of month-end, quarter-end and/or year-end closing activities for our clients.
• Process & record accounts payable (invoices, payments) and accounts receivable (sales, collections).
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports (P&L, Balance Sheet).
• Business partnering with other cross functional teams to ensure proper compliance with financial regulations and identify drivers of financial performance and support business growth.
• Provide clients with evaluations and where appropriate, recommendations on the reliability and integrity of both their financial and operating information.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.