Accountant – Senior Associate (Outsourced Accounting Firm)

Bowman Corporate Advisory (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional outsourced accounting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Associate to manage client accounts and handle full set bookkeeping, management reporting, and year-end support. Candidates should have at least 5 years of accounting experience, proficiency with platforms like MYOB and QuickBooks Online, and the ability to read Chinese. This full-time and permanent position offers the opportunity to work in a technology-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in outsourced accounting or professional firms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and technology-driven environments.
• Experience handling full set accounts, reconciliations, and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and handle full set accounts.
• Prepare management accounts and financial statements for clients.
• Liaise with clients on accounting and reconciliation matters.
• Coordinate with tax and audit counterparts on year-end schedules.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Management reporting

Problem-solving

Chinese language proficiency

Cloud accounting tools

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/MICPA)

Tools

MYOB

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Accountant – Senior Associate (Outsourced Accounting Firm)

Company Overview We are a professional outsourced accounting firm based in Kuala Lumpur, providing end-to-end accounting, tax, and advisory services to clients in Malaysia and Singapore across various industries.

Position Summary We are recruiting a Senior Associate (Accounting) to manage a portfolio of clients and handle full set accounts, from bookkeeping to management reporting and year-end support.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts for multiple client entities based in Malaysia and Singapore
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts, financial statements, and supporting schedules for clients in both jurisdictions.
• Liaise directly with clients on accounting, documentation, and reconciliation matters, resolving issues or discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate with tax and audit counterparts on year-end schedules, audit queries, and tax computations/filings relevant to Malaysian and Singapore regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to process improvements, use of cloud tools, and standardisation of working papers and checklists across Malaysia and Singapore client portfolios.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/MICPA or equivalent) are an advantage.
• 5 or more years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in outsourced accounting, shared services, or professional firms servicing clients in Malaysia; candidates with less than 5 years will be considered for Junior Associate roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience in bookkeeping and full set accounts, including reconciliations and month‑end closing for both MY and SG clients.
• Practical experience with MYOB and QuickBooks Online (QBO); familiarity with other cloud accounting systems is an advantage.
• Ability to read Chinese to review Chinese‑language documents is a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working in a technology‑enabled, cloud‑based environment.

For applicants, you may contact ****@thebowmangrp.com or [phone] for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent