Accountant

Al Aisyah Fresh Mart; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Aisyah Fresh Mart is hiring an Accountant to manage financial activities, including bookkeeping, reporting, statutory compliance and record-keeping. You will ensure auditable records and provide timely reports to management.

Responsibilities include daily sales and expense entries, bank reconciliations, tax filings, and preparing monthly close and annual financial statements in compliance with Malaysian standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline.
• Experience with bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; familiarity with POS systems and Google Sheets is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Record daily sales, expenses, supplier payments and refunds accurately.
• Reconcile petty cash, bank transactions and sales reports.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Statutory compliance

Excel

POS systems

Google Sheets

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking an Accountant to manage the company's financial activities, including bookkeeping, reporting, statutory compliance and financial record-keeping. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate and auditable records, supporting financial control and providing timely reports to the Supervisor and management.

Key responsibilities

• Record daily sales, expense, supplier payment and customer refund transactions accurately.
• Monitor and reconcile petty cash, bank transactions and sales reports.
• Verify payment vouchers, categorise transactions correctly and maintain supporting documentation.
• File receipts, invoices, payment proofs and official records in an organised manner.
• Prepare daily financial summaries covering sales, expenses, petty cash, supplier payments, refunds and discrepancies.
• Reconcile weekly bank transactions, match stock purchases with invoices, verify supplier payments and update the ledger.
• Prepare weekly cash flow and detailed financial reports for review and approval.
• Prepare and finalise the monthly Profit and Loss report by the third day of the following month.
• Process monthly payments, including utilities, rental, EPF, SOCSO, EIS, salaries and other related expenses, within the required deadlines.
• Prepare monthly expense summaries and ensure supplier payments are settled according to agreed credit terms.
• Prepare annual financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Prepare and submit the company tax return, Form C, to LHDN before the deadline.
• Support audits and financial reviews by providing documents, vouchers and reconciliations.
• Assist with business licence renewals, annual budgeting, year-end stock valuation and fixed asset depreciation records.
• Verify annual EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB records and present financial performance summaries to management.
• Ensure financial activities comply with Malaysian accounting standards and maintain physical and digital records for at least seven years.
• Escalate financial discrepancies, unusual losses and cash issues promptly.
• Work closely with the Stock and Operations Supervisor, HR/Admin and Cashier Supervisor to verify inventory, payroll, employee-related finances and daily sales.
• Use accounting software, Excel, POS sales data and Google Sheets for accounting and internal reporting.

What we're looking for

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations and statutory compliance.
• Working knowledge of Malaysian accounting requirements and statutory contributions, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and LHDN filings.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate, transparent and auditable records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with POS systems and Google Sheets is an advantage.
• Good organisational, communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, protect confidential financial information and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Professional, disciplined and accountable approach to financial responsibilities.