Accountant

WTA Group; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home arrangement

Job summary

WTA Group is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support daily finance operations in Malaysia. The role covers AP, AR, banking, and general ledger activities while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will assist month-end close, prepare reports, handle intercompany reconciliations, and coordinate tax schedules for Malaysia and Singapore, using CargoWise and advanced Excel. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5–7 years of experience are expected; independence, accuracy, and IFRS/GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience with Malaysian & Singapore standards.
• Experience with ERP systems, CargoWise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and chart of accounts.
• Record and process vendor invoices; manage AP/AR aging and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close, prepare financial reports, and perform bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with tax agents for Malaysia (LHDN) and Singapore (IRAS) filings.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliation

Excel

IFRS/GAAP

Problem Solving

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

CargoWise

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the day-to-day finance operations of the company. The role is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking, Credit Control, and General Ledger activities while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and providing timely financial information.

Responsibilities

General Ledger (GL)

• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and supported by documentation.
• Assist in maintaining the chart of accounts.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Record and process vendor invoices in compliance with internal controls.
• Ensure invoices are matched with purchase orders or approvals before booking.
• Manage payment runs (cheques, online transfers) and maintain vendor aging.
• Resolve supplier queries and reconcile vendor statements.
• Manage and reconcile the expense platform 'Ramp'
• Maintain customer ledger and update receipts.
• Handle invoice corrections, credit notes, and adjustments when required.
• Prepare and circulate customer aging reports.
• Coordinate with sales and operations teams for overdue collections.
• Daily uploading & Processing transactions on online banking platform.
• Record bank transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Perform periodic bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.
• Investigate and resolve unmatched transactions or discrepancies.

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Support monthly closing by ensuring all AP/AR entries are posted.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports (AP/AR aging, bank position, cash flow).
• Reconcile GL accounts and ensure accurate financial records.

Intercompany Reconciliation

• Perform monthly reconciliation & settlement.

Statutory Responsibilities

• Support preparation of corporate tax schedules and coordinate submissions with external tax agents for Malaysia (LHDN) and Singapore (IRAS), including SST/GST filings and reconciliations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate tax and statutory records, ensuring compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS/SFRS(I)).
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual statutory audits, and liaise with external auditors throughout the audit process.
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings, including SSM (Malaysia) and ACRA (Singapore) requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with local regulatory requirements, internal controls, and audit standards across both jurisdictions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience, Experience with Malaysian & Singapore accounting standards is required.
• Experience with ERP systems is required. Experience with CargoWise is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting functions.
• Strong understanding of IFRS/Local GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA (part-qualified or qualified) would be an advantage.

This is a full-time role. We can also offer a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement.