Accountant

Resourcexpert; Kapar; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant experienced in stock and inventory management. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, and supporting annual budgeting and forecasting. Proficiency in QuickBooks and SQL is essential, as well as a strong understanding of compliance and internal controls. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to financial operations and optimize stock management processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock and inventory management.
• Solid accounting knowledge with hands-on experience.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger entries and month-end closing activities.
• Assist with financial statements including profit & loss and cash flow reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable ensuring timely processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stock management

Reconciliation

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

SQL

MYOB

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant with experience in stock and inventory management. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring proper stock controls, and supporting the organisation’s financial operations with timely reporting and analysis. This role requires solid accounting knowledge alongside hands‑on experience in managing inventory processes, stock audits, and reconciliation.

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, journal postings, and month‑end closing activities.
• Assist with financial statements, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Oversee daily stock movement records, including goods received, goods issued, returns, adjustments, and stock transfers.
• Perform monthly stock reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between physical stock and system records.
• Conduct and coordinate regular stocktakes/physical counts, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor stock ageing, slow‑moving items, and stock valuation.
• Work closely with procurement, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure proper stock control and documentation.
• Highlight discrepancies, irregularities, and risks, recommending improvements to internal controls.
• Maintain accurate records in accounting and inventory systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SQL, MYOB systems).
• Support implementation and optimisation of digital stock management processes.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs and statutory regulations.

• Prepare inventory turnover reports and provide insights to improve stock efficiency.
• Generate financial and operational dashboards for management review.