Account Officer

Acclime; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclime in Penang, Malaysia invites an organised accounting professional to join our team. You will prepare complete sets of accounts for mid-to-large clients and collate documentation for audits and tax purposes. You’ll review management accounts, prepare SST returns, and support outsourced payments while guiding junior staff.

Fluency in English helps, Mandarin is a plus. We value accuracy, independence, and teamwork as you manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines within a professional services

Qualifications

• Requirement: Diploma or degree in accounting/finance/commerce or related field.
• ACCA/CPA certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum two years in accounting/finance, preferably in professional services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of accounts for medium and large-sized companies.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and tax purposes.
• Review management accounts and supporting schedules for accuracy.
• Prepare SST returns based on client documents.
• Assist with outsourced payment processing, ensuring timely payments.
• Monitor Accounts Assistants and provide guidance and support.
• Prepare client cover letters highlighting key matters for clients.
• Perform general accounting administration and maintain proper records.
• Ensure assignments are completed accurately within deadlines.

Skills

AUTOCOUNT/EMAS

SQL

Excel

English proficiency

Mandarin (adv)

Education

Diploma/degree in accounting

ACCA/CPA certification (adv)

Job description

Join our Accounting team in Penang, Malaysia!

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about accounting? Join Acclime and be part of a professional team providing accounting and business services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of accounts for medium and large-sized companies.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audit and tax purposes.
• Review management accounts and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare Sales and Service Tax (SST) returns based on supporting documents provided by clients.
• Assist with outsourced payment processing, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Monitor the work progress of Accounts Assistants and provide guidance and support where necessary.
• Prepare client cover letters highlighting key matters requiring clients’ attention.
• Perform general accounting administration, including reviewing incoming and outgoing document listings and maintaining proper records.
• Ensure accounting assignments are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Professional Certificate of ACCA and CPA are an added advantage.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant working experience in accounting and/or finance, preferably within an accounting firm or professional services environment.
• Proficient in accounting systems such as AUTOCOUNT/ SQL / EMAS and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to converse in Mandarin will be an added advantage.