Accountant / Bookkeeper

Jobstreet Malaysia; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting services provider in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of Singapore-based clients. The role focuses on day-to-day accounting execution, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates should possess 2–3 years of accounting experience and the ability to maintain accuracy and client satisfaction. This position offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Hands-on experience managing a portfolio of Singapore-incorporated companies.
• Knowledge of ACRA regulatory requirements, corporate tax, GST, and payroll workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounting clients as a primary contact.
• Ensure all accounting deliverables are accurate and timely.
• Prepare management accounts, financial statements, and XBRL filings.
• Assist in statutory-related work and corporate tax computations.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and data integrity.

Skills

Bookkeeping and financial statement preparation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client communication

Job description

The Accountant / Bookkeeper is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant accounting services to a portfolio of Singapore-based clients. This role focuses on day-to-day accounting execution, financial reporting, and statutory compliance, ensuring all deliverables meet agreed service levels, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.

The position is suited for a professional with 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a practice environment, who is looking to deepen technical expertise while working in a structured, cloud-based, and process-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of accounting clients as a primary point of contact for day-to-day accounting matters.

Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all accounting deliverables in line with agreed SLAs.

Support client satisfaction and retention through professional communication and reliable execution.

Prepare and/or review:

• Management accounts and supporting schedules
• Unaudited and group unaudited financial statements
• XBRL filings

Ensure all financial statements comply with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and ACRA requirements, with zero material errors.

Role Mission

The Accountant / Bookkeeper is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant accounting services to a portfolio of Singapore-based clients. This role focuses on day-to-day accounting execution, financial reporting, and statutory compliance, ensuring all deliverables meet agreed service levels, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards.

The position is suited for a professional with 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a practice environment, who is looking to deepen technical expertise while working in a structured, cloud-based, and process-driven setting.

Work Location: Johor Bahru

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Portfolio & Service Delivery

• Manage a portfolio of accounting clients as a primary point of contact for day-to-day accounting matters.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all accounting deliverables in line with agreed SLAs.
• Support client satisfaction and retention through professional communication and reliable execution.

2. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and/or review:
  
  • Management accounts and supporting schedules
  • Bookkeeping records
  • Unaudited and group unaudited financial statements
  • XBRL filings
• Ensure all financial statements comply with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and ACRA requirements, with zero material errors.

3. Statutory & Compliance Support

• Prepare and support statutory-related work including:
  
  • Corporate tax computations
  • GST reports
  • Payroll reports
  • Other required filings related to assigned clients
• Work collaboratively with internal teams (tax, payroll, corporate secretarial) to ensure seamless service delivery within scope.

4. Client Understanding & Advisory Support

• Develop a sound understanding of clients’ operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Provide basic, non-advisory guidance on accounting, tax, payroll, and corporate compliance matters, escalating complex issues where required.

5. Quality, Controls & Professional Standards

• Maintain high standards of professional conduct, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Follow internal processes, documentation standards, and review controls to ensure consistent quality across all engagements.

Qualifications & experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a professional services or practice environment.
• Hands‑on experience managing a portfolio of Singapore‑incorporated companies.
• Working knowledge of:
  
  • Bookkeeping and financial statement preparation
  • ACRA regulatory requirements
  • Basic corporate tax, GST, and payroll workflows
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.