Account Associate (Senior)

AG Staffing; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Account Associate to lead a team of accountants in executing financial closing activities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting firms and possess professional qualifications in Accountancy. Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are required. The role involves preparing financial statements and acting as a business partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support business growth. This position may require travel as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the relevant fields.
• Professional qualifications in Accountancy are essential.
• Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.

Skills

Good communication (written/verbal)

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Experience in managerial capacity

Education

Professional or degree level qualifications in Accountancy

Tools

Xero Accounting

Job description

Job Description

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.