Accountant

VISTRA; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Career advancement and regional work

Training and development

Medical and wellness coverage

Study leave and professional member­-s

Job summary

Vistra in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Accountant to join the Financial Accounting team. Reporting to the Team Lead/Assistant Manager, this full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements and regional exposure to contribute to timely financial reporting.

You will handle bookkeeping, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and tax calculations, with support for professional development and career growth within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or 1 year of experience in accounting/finance
• Diploma/Degree in accounting/finance or pursuing ACCA, MIA, CPA or equivalent
• Must possess good communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Book-keeping and accounting entries to accounting system (eg. accruals, adjustments).
• Prepare timely accounts closing and ageing/listings.
• Work independently on accounting reports and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Prepare accounting reports and deliverables and ensure submission within agreed timelines.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monitor unusual items and movements, and investigate reconciling items.
• Meet Business Unit / client requirements and ensure on-time and on-quality deliverables.
• Prepare manual journal entries at month end with proper documentation.
• Perform monthly income tax calculations if required.
• Handle ad hoc activities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Accounting/Finance or pursuing ACCA/MIA/CPA

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Accountant. Reporting to the Team Lead/Assistant Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur and offers local/regional coverage allowing you to make a significant impact to our Financial Accounting and its’ growth.

Responsibilities:

• Book-keeping and accounting entries to accounting system (eg. accruals, adjustments).
• Responsible for timely preparation of accounts - weekly, month-end, financial year end closing and aging/listings.
• Work independently on accounting and management report and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Prepare accounting reports and deliverables and ensure submission within agreed timelines.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, monitor unusual items and movement, and investigate reconciling items.
• Meet Business Unit / client requirements/instructions and ensure on-time and on-quality deliverables.
• Prepare manual journal entries at month end and ensure that the supporting documentation for each manual journal entry is complete, adequate, and accurate.
• Perform monthly income tax calculation if required.
• Handle ad hoc activities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Fresh graduate or with 1 years relevant working experience in accounting, finance or relevant field of work.
• Experience working in client service or SSC environment will be an added advantage.
• Diploma/Degree or in the midst of pursuing professional studies in accounting/financial or its equivalent such ACCA, MIA, CPA or equivalent.
• Must possess management, good communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity for career advancement and regional working exposure
• Training and development
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Medical dental, wellness coverage
• Study leave and professional membership coverage