Accountant /Assistant Accountant (Open to Fresh Graduates)

SmartHire by SEEK; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FOZL Corporate Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Johor Bahru is seeking an Accountant / Assistant Accountant to own a portfolio of client accounts, handling bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, tax work and XBRL filing. You will work closely with senior staff in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with responsibilities spanning month-end closes and client liaison.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; a Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification.
• 2–3 years of experience in an accounting firm preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
• Audit background welcome and beneficial.
• Mandarin proficiency is vital for liaison with Mandarin-speaking counterparts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts and deliver reliable service.
• Prepare unaudited/audited financial statements for clients.
• Enter transactions and perform bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations.
• Support client relationships and respond to requests professionally.
• Ensure timely tax and XBRL filing for clients.
• Execute client work under guidance of senior staff.
• Adhere to company procedures and policies.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Financial statement preparation

Bookkeeping

Tax filing

Mandarin language proficiency

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification

Job description

Accountant /Assistant Accountant (Open to Fresh Graduates)

Our client, FOZL Corporate Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, is seeking an Accountant / Assistant Accountant to join their team!

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional to take ownership of a portfolio of client accounts, handling everything from bookkeeping and financial statement preparation to tax and XBRL filing. Based in Johor Bahru, this role offers exposure to a variety of client accounts and the chance to work closely with senior staff in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you'll be doing?

• Managing a client portfolio — Take ownership of a portfolio of client accounts, delivering consistent and reliable service.
• Preparing financial statements — Maintain a full set of accounts and prepare unaudited and audited financial statements for internal purposes and company clients.
• Handling bookkeeping — Enter sales and purchase invoices, expenses, capital expenditure, and staff claims into the accounting system, and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Supporting client relationships — Handle customer requests and feedback in a responsive and professional manner.
• Ensuring compliance and timely filing — Ensure timely and accurate submission for tax and XBRL filing for company clients.
• Executing client work under guidance — Manage a portfolio of accounting clients under the guidance of senior staff, building skills and confidence along the way.
• Following company standards — Maintain a high level of discipline in following company procedures and policies.
• Taking on ad-hoc tasks — Perform other ad-hoc duties and tasks as assigned by superiors, contributing wherever needed.

Who are they looking for?

• Educational background — A minimum Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting or a Professional Accounting Qualification provides a strong foundation for this role.
• Relevant experience — At least two to three years of experience in an accounting firm is preferred; candidates with no prior experience are welcomed to apply.
• Audit background welcomed — Candidates with an audit background are also welcome to apply, bringing valuable transferable skills to the role.
• Leadership potential — Leadership ability, along with experience leading an e-invoice project, will be considered an advantage.
• Drive and adaptability — Being motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team will help the successful candidate thrive in this fast-paced environment.
• Mandarin language proficiency — Proficiency in Mandarin is vital for this role, as it involves regular liaison with Mandarin-speaking counterparts.