Accountant

Lunch Actually; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Leaves: 14 days + birthday + self-care

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Lunch Actually Group is seeking an Accountant in Malaysia to manage full-set accounting for Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong within Xero. You will handle monthly closings, cash flow, payroll, and tax compliance across three markets with Singapore GST, Malaysia SST, and HK Profits Tax considerations.

You will collaborate closely with the Senior Accountant, ensuring timely statutory filings and audits while maintaining accuracy across multi-currency operations and intercompany processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years hands-on accounting experience and multi-entity exposure preferred.
• Experience with regional payroll and tax compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage full sets of accounts for Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong entities entirely within Xero.
• Lead monthly closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis across three entities.
• Oversee multi-currency tracking and intercompany transactions, with regular reconciliations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

Job description

Lunch Actually is looking for a meticulous, highly organized, and driven Accountant to be based in Malaysia. Operating fully within Xero, you will take charge of the day-to-day financial operations across our three core entities: Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for full-set accounting, cash flow management, payroll processing, and tax compliance across these three markets. We are looking for a highly disciplined self-starter who possesses strong initiative and can work independently to take full ownership of monthly closing, regional statutory payroll, and tax compilations (including Singapore GST, Malaysia SST, and Hong Kong Profits Tax) for all three countries.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and manage full sets of accounts for the Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong entities entirely within Xero.
• Perform monthly closing procedures, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses for all three entities.
• Ensure accurate multi-currency tracking (SGD, MYR, HKD) and correct handling of foreign exchange transactions.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, billings, and monthly reconciliations.

2. Regional Payroll Processing & Expense Claims

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for employees across Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
• Calculate and ensure accurate, timely statutory contributions, including CPF (SG), EPF/SOCSO/PCB (MY), and MPF (HK).
• Process, verify, and track monthly employee expense claims in accordance with company policies before disbursement.
• Prepare annual employee tax forms (e.g., Singapore Form IR8A, Malaysia Form E/EA, Hong Kong BIR56A).

3. Regional Tax Compliance

• Prepare, reconcile, and submit quarterly Singapore GST returns accurately via the IRAS portal.
• Handle regional tax compliance, including Malaysia’s SST and Hong Kong’s Profits Tax filings.
• Manage deferred tax, withholding tax, and corporate tax computations where applicable.

4. Cash Flow, Payments & Statutory Audit Management

• Reconcile multi-currency bank accounts regularly to maintain live, accurate cash flow data.
• Prepare and arrange bank payments (such as vendor payments, payroll disbursements, and tax expenses) for approval.
• Liaise directly with external auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries across the three regions to ensure smooth annual statutory audits and full local regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Bring

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, MIA, CA) are advantageous but not compulsory.

2. Experience: 3-5 years of hands‑on accounting experience. Prior experience managing multi‑entity accounts or regional payroll (SG, MY, HK) is highly preferred.

3. Technical Expertise:

• Good knowledge and hands‑on experience with Xero.
• Proven experience independently preparing and filing tax returns across the regions (especially Singapore GST).
• Good understanding of local labor laws and statutory payroll requirements (especially EPF/SOCSO/PCB and CPF).

4. Soft Skills & Core Attributes:

• Proactive mindset; willing to take the initiative to handle daily accounting issues.
• Independent worker; able to manage daily tasks and meet regular deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Good time management skills to handle tasks for three different regions.
• Detail-oriented with good basic problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Us

• Fully remote work with the occasional need to attend to the office
• 14 days annual leaves + 1 day birthday leave + 1 day self-care leave
• Flexible benefits to cover personal needs

About Lunch Actually

Founded in 2004, Lunch Actually is Asia's first premium dating agency, helping busy professionals build meaningful relationships through personalized matchmaking and modern technology. With a presence across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, and Indonesia, we've arranged hundreds of thousands of dates and created countless success stories.

Our services include Personalized Matchmaking, Coaching Programs, and Peerage - an exclusive and discreet service for high-flyer professionals. Behind every match is a passionate team of consultants, coaches, and relationship experts who believe in making love happen.

Join us to be part of a purpose-driven team that values passion for people, integrity, and kindness, while building lasting relationships - one successful match at a time.