Accountant

DayOne; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is rapidly expanding its data-center focused business across Asia and Europe and seeks a hands-on Accountant to support regional finance operations across multiple entities.

The role requires ownership of end-to-end accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and robust internal controls in a fast-growing regional context. Join a multinational team with opportunities to drive reporting discipline and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with active CPA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent professional qualification.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or regional finance roles.
• Big 4 audit or multinational company (MNC) experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in full-set accounting and month-end close.
• Exposure to IFRS and/or US GAAP environments.
• Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, and statutory compliance.
• Working knowledge of SOX/internal controls.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close activities for assigned entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, management reports, and variance analysis
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and accounting documentation
• Support multi-entity accounting activities across different countries and currencies
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP reporting requirements and internal accounting policies
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries across jurisdictions
• Support corporate tax filings and statutory compliance activities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of accounting records
• Identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance
• Maintain accounting accuracy and reporting integrity within SAP S/4HANA
• Support ad hoc finance projects, system improvements, and regional finance initiatives

Skills

Full-set accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance with active CPA/ACCA/ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Company Overview DayOne is rapidly expanding across Asia and Europe, and our finance function is scaling alongside the business. We are looking for a hands-on Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions within a fast-paced regional environment. This role sits within the finance team and focuses on full-set accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and maintaining strong financial controls across the region.

About the Role This is a hands-on accounting role supporting regional finance operations across multiple entities. The position requires someone who is comfortable owning the accounting process end-to-end, working in a lean environment, and partnering with stakeholders across different countries and functions. The ideal candidate should be comfortable operating independently while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and reporting discipline within a fast-growing organization.

Best fit: Big 4 alumni or experienced MNC accounting professionals looking for broader regional exposure and ownership within a growing international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own month-end close activities for assigned entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, management reports, and variance analysis
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and accounting documentation
• Support multi-entity accounting activities across different countries and currencies
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP reporting requirements and internal accounting policies
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries across jurisdictions
• Support corporate tax filings and statutory compliance activities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of accounting records
• Identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance
• Maintain accounting accuracy and reporting integrity within SAP S/4HANA
• Support ad hoc finance projects, system improvements, and regional finance initiatives

Role Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with active CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent professional qualification
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or regional finance roles
• Big 4 audit or multinational company (MNC) experience preferred
• Strong hands-on experience in full-set accounting and month-end close
• Exposure to IFRS and/or US GAAP environments
• Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, and statutory compliance
• Working knowledge of SOX/internal controls
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA preferred

Nice to Have

• Multi-country accounting or regional finance exposure
• Experience coordinating with overseas stakeholders and external auditors
• Exposure to high-growth or fast-scaling environments
• Background in infrastructure, data center, real estate, or capital-intensive industries

Why DayOne?

DayOne is a fast-growing data center developer with an expanding footprint across Asia and Europe. As the business scales, the finance team is evolving alongside it, creating opportunities for finance professionals to gain exposure across markets, entities, systems, and stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work in a lean, high-visibility environment where you will gain broad regional exposure while contributing directly to the growth and operational maturity of the business.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.