Accountant

Good International Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Annual leave entitlements and meals

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Good International School is seeking a capable Accountant to join our finance team. This full-time role is based in the Shah Alam area and focuses on maintaining financial accuracy, day-to-day accounting, and supporting financial reporting.

You will handle AP/AR, invoices, and month-end tasks while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in accounting/finance and 1–3 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Excel and accounting

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, with strong spreadsheet management skills.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, double-entry accounting, and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when handling financial data.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Professional demeanour and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
• Knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations and accounting standards is advantageous.
• familiarity with Xero or similar accounting platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and post daily financial transactions in the accounting system with accuracy.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts monthly.
• Prepare and process invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain comprehensive and organised financial records and documentation.
• Perform data entry and verification tasks to ensure data integrity.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Liaise with internal departments and external partners to resolve accounting queries.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

About the role

Good International School is seeking a capable Accountant to join our finance team based in the upscale neighbourhood of 25.7 Gamuda, a 10 minute drive from Kota Kemuning. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity of our organisation. As an Accounts Executive, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting and billing operations, supporting financial reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is essential to the smooth functioning of our finance department and directly contributes to the overall financial health of Good International School.

What you'll be doing

Recording and posting daily financial transactions in the accounting system with accuracy and attention to detail

Reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis

Preparing and processing invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims

Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management reports

Maintaining comprehensive and organised financial records and documentation

Performing data entry and verification tasks to ensure data integrity

Supporting month-end and year-end closing procedures

Liaising with internal departments and external partners to resolve accounting queries

Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting policies and procedures

What we're looking for

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, with strong spreadsheet management skills

Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, double-entry accounting, and financial reporting

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when handling financial data

Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team

Professional demeanour and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of financial information

Knowledge of Malaysian tax regulations and accounting standards is advantageous

Familiarity with Xero or similar accounting platforms is preferred

What we offer

At Good International School we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive. We provide competitive remuneration packages and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, annual leave entitlements and meals. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. We also provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth within the accounting profession.

• competitive remuneration packages
• opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• medical and dental coverage
• annual leave entitlements and meals
• ongoing training and development opportunities