Accountant

Monks; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media consultancy in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Accountant to join the Corporate team. This hands-on role involves managing financial operations, including month-end closing and statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of accounting experience, including at least one year post-qualification. The position offers a collaborative environment, allowing for professional growth and engagement in diverse tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a results-driven team in the dynamic world of media consultancy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years accounting experience, including 1+ years in a similar role.
• APAC experience is preferred.
• Experience with tax lodgement and statutory audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the General Ledger Accounts.
• Manage month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Assist with financial analysis and tax compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors in Finance/Accounting

CPA

Job description

The Opportunity

Monks is a new type of media consultancy that partners with global brands and agencies seeking transformative marketing results in a time of significant disruption and opportunity. Recognized as a global leader in advanced marketing and advertising technologies, Monks provides consulting and services in the areas of media operations and training, data strategy, and analytics.

The Role

We're seeking an Accountant to join the Corporate team. This hands‑on role will be a key part of the regional Finance team and offers a range of responsibilities including managing the day‑to‑day financial operations, month‑end accounting and compliance. This is a full‑time position and you'll enjoy being part of a collaborative, supportive and results‑driven team that thrives in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting

• Maintain the General Ledger Accounts
• Manage Fixed Asset/Prepayment/Expense Accrual schedules
• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile COGS accrual and bills on a monthly basis
• Manage month end closing and statutory financial reporting accurately to meet reporting deadlines
• Review and analyse the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss accounts
• Preparation and lodgement of payroll tax and BAS/IAS/GST/VAT
• Assist with consolidating quarter/half year/year end accounts and prepare papers for the S4 group
• Assist with financial analysis

Tax and Audit

• Liaise with the external tax advisory for any withholding tax (GST/CIT) implications in the existing and new markets
• Assist with statutory tax lodgement
• Assist with the Global and local statutory audit

Governance

• Maintain and improve process and internal controls, following up the mitigating action of internal control weaknesses
• Work with the external bookkeepers/vendors

Other

• Assist with ad‑hoc tasks and any other activities directed by Management

What you bring to it

• Bachelors in Finance/Accounting or related fields
• 4+ years accounting experience, 1+ years post‑qualification experience with a similar role
• APAC experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Year‑end reporting and audit experience
• Month‑end experience involving complex accounting treatments
• Proven experience in consolidation to International Group Company financial reporting
• Experience in AdTech or technology startups preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excel in analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to rapidly‑changing environments
• Ability to multi‑task with attention to details and minimal supervision

About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise‑grade technology and data science fueled by AI‑managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent‑to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists (2019‑23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022‑23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020‑24). In addition to being named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021‑24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.