Account Executive (Senior / Assistant Manager)

REMS; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A business process solution provider is seeking a Senior Account Executive in Penang. The role involves managing client portfolios, ensuring compliance with accounting and tax requirements, and preparing financial statements. Candidates should have a recognised accounting qualification and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers generous leave, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development, making it ideal for dedicated professionals committed to exceptional client service.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Medical benefits

Incentive programmes

Yearly bonus

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in public practice or industry accounting.
• Ability to apply accounting knowledge in a practical, client-focused manner.
• Passion for providing exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and their accounting and tax compliance needs.
• Prepare financial statements and relevant financial reports.
• Provide advisory services on accounting, tax, and business matters.
• Supervise junior accounting staff.
• Seek opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in using accounting software

Problem-solving mindset

Teamwork and independence

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA)

Tools

SQL

Autocount

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

REMS is seeking an experienced Account Executive (Senior / Assistant Manager) to join our dynamic team based in Penang Island, Penang. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in providing high-quality accounting and bookkeeping services to our diverse range of clients.

What you'll be doing

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting and tax compliance needs are met efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and other relevant financial reports.
• Provide advisory services to clients on accounting, tax and business matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and implement best practices.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the accounting department and the wider business.

What we're looking for

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in public practice or industry accounting.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, with the ability to apply it in a practical, client-focused manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in using accounting software and technologies, such as SQL, Autocount, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A passion for providing exceptional client service and continuously improving processes.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Quarterly dinner/lunch gathering, company trip, medical benefits, incentive programmes and yearly bonus.
• Professional development and training support.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and industries.

About us

REMS is a provider of business process solutions relating to tax, accounting, secretarial and payroll administration. REMS started as a group of tax professionals with wide and deep tax experience, gained from a collective 100 years of experience in a Big 4 accounting firm. Since our inception, we have grown to become a one-stop business process service provider to support our clients in financial, tax and administration processes while our clients focus on their core activities. Our capabilities have grown to include the advising and implementation of best practices and proper policies, processes and procedures relating to tax, accounting, company secretarial and payroll administration functions within the business. Our clients view us as part of their internal management team, whose role ranges from advising to ensuring the proper execution and compliance of the relevant statutory obligations to such matters.