Accountant Executive

SMM Education Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMM Education Group is seeking an experienced Accountant/Finance Lead to oversee the company’s accounting function and ensure smooth daily operations of the finance department.

The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in MS Office and AutoCount/UBS, and strong English communication. You will manage AP/AR/GL, assist with audits, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of audit or accounting experience in a corporate or firm setting.
• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office and accounting software (AutoCount, UBS).
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting function of the company.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the finance department.
• Handle full-spectrum accounting (AP, AR, GL, FA) and month-end closing.
• Prepare financial reports and statements for management.
• Review journals, invoices, bank reconciliations, and control accounting cycles.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax agents as required.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial policy development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team player under pressure

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting/ ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCount

UBS

Job description

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor Degree in Accounting/ ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA and equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of working experience in an audit firm/commercial company.
• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as team player and deliver under pressure, within tight deadline.
• Must have good proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accounting software ( AutoCount and UBS)
• Good command of written and spoken English

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor Degree in Accounting/ ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA and equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of working experience in an audit firm/commercial company.
• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as team player and deliver under pressure, within tight deadline.
• Must have good proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accounting software ( AutoCount and UBS)
• Good command of written and spoken English

Responsibility

• Oversee the accounting function of the company.
• Responsible to ensure smooth daily operation of the finance department.
• Responsible for the full spectrum of accounting including AP, AR, GL, FA.
• Ensure timely account closing including financing statements/ report preparation.
• Review full set of accounts at company level including approving journal entries, invoices, Debit/Credit Notes, bank reconciliation.
• Review and analyze management accounts including preparing financial highlights on a quarterly basis.
• Develop and implement finance policy reports in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Able to handle final audits independently. Review and guide juniors on the preparation of audit schedules/confirmations/calculations for external auditors and liaison with the external auditors.
• Handle taxation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Handle tax compliance work by preparing/reviewing. schedules/calculations/information/letters/documents from tax agent and liaise with tax agent/IRB/ATO/Custom etc.
• Prepare or review business plans and budgets.
• Support in preparation of budget and forecast.
• Manage and track capex expenditure.
• Liaise or coordinate with internal and external parties on the accounting and financial issues whenever required.
• Continuously propose and support the team in process workflow improvement initiatives.