Accountant

Dada Consultants; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Dada Consultants in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced accountant to oversee full-set accounting activities across GL, AP, AR, cash book, and fixed assets. You will perform month-end close, prepare management accounts, and ensure statutory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in accounting, familiarity with MFRS, and strong Excel skills. This role offers on-site work in Malaysia with opportunities for process improvements and regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with full-set accounting exposure.
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliation, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Experience handling statutory accounting and tax matters.
• Familiarity with MFRS accounting standards.
• Experience with accounting systems/ERP platforms.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial analysis.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, MIA, or equivalent are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts, including GL, AP, AR, cash and bank reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with applicable standards and company policies.
• Perform daily accounting entries, including receipts, payments, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, intercompany transactions, and other adjustments.
• Review and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting transactions.
• Maintain proper accounting schedules and supporting working papers.
• Lead monthly and year-end closing activities and post journals.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial schedules; assist with annual financial statements.
• Manage vendor invoices, staff claims, and expense reimbursements; monitor AP ageing.
• Issue invoices and monitor customer receivables and collections; AR ageing analysis.
• Reconcile bank and payment platform records; support cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on tax matters; ensure statutory filings.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries; support internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Skills

General Ledger

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Cash & Bank Reconciliation

Fixed Assets

Excel

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

• Manage the full set of accounts, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), cash and bank reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform daily accounting entries, including receipts, payments, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, intercompany transactions, and other adjustments.
• Review and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting transactions.
• Maintain proper accounting schedules and supporting working papers.

2. Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Lead and execute monthly and year-end closing activities within agreed timelines.
• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, provisions, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual items.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial schedules.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and statutory accounts.

3. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Manage vendor invoices, payment processing, staff claims, and expense reimbursements.
• Monitor accounts payable ageing and ensure timely settlement of outstanding balances.
• Issue invoices and monitor customer receivables and collections.
• Perform AR ageing analysis and follow up on overdue balances.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval for all payments and expenses.

4. Cash & Bank Management

• Perform regular bank and cash reconciliations.
• Monitor cash balances and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Reconcile payment gateway, banking, and other operational accounts where applicable.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between accounting records and bank/payment platform records.
• Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting.

5. Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Assist with preparation and submission of relevant corporate tax, SST, withholding tax, and other statutory filings.
• Work with external tax advisors and auditors on tax-related matters.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation meet Malaysian statutory and tax requirements.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes in accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.

6. Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with external auditors during annual financial audits.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents, reconciliations, and explanations.
• Address audit queries and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain proper documentation and accounting controls.
• Support internal control reviews and finance-related compliance initiatives.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules.
• Provide analysis of actual results against budget and prior periods.
• Identify significant variances and provide explanations to management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

8. Intercompany & Regional Accounting

• Manage intercompany accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with finance teams across different jurisdictions on intercompany balances and settlements.
• Ensure transactions are appropriately recorded and supported.
• Assist with consolidation and regional reporting where required.

9. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Support automation and digitalisation of finance processes.
• Develop and maintain accounting SOPs and process documentation.
• Ensure finance processes remain scalable as the business grows.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with full-set accounting exposure.
• Strong understanding of GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliation, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Experience handling statutory accounting and tax matters.
• Familiarity with MFRS accounting standards.
• Experience with accounting systems/ERP platforms.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial analysis.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, MIA, or equivalent are an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in fintech, payments, financial services, e-commerce, or technology companies.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions, payment platforms, FX, digital assets, or merchant/payment operations is a plus.
• Experience working with regional finance teams or multiple entities is advantageous.
• Familiarity with accounting automation and finance technology is preferred.

About Us

Dada Consultants was established in 2017, with the commitment of providing the best recruitment services in Singapore. We are comprised of a dynamic head-hunting team dedicated to sourcing for highly competent professionals in IT industry. We provide enterprises with customized talent solutions, and bring talents to career advancement.

EA Registration Number: R2197058

Business Registration Number: 201735941W. Licence Number: 18S9037