Accounting Assistant

Tong Kee Food Corporation; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days working days (Mon-Fri 08:30-17:

Lunch provided

Free Parking

Monthly attendance allowance RM150

Annual leave and medical leave

Medical allowance

Birthday cash gift

Employee e-wallet & discounts

EPF and SOCSO contributions

Festive gifts

Internal training

Employee insurance

Job summary

Tong Kee Food Corporation in Malaysia is seeking an accounting/bookkeeping assistant with 1–2 years of experience and a SPM qualification to support daily finance tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role requires Mandarin fluency for stakeholder communication and Mandarin documents processing.

Proficiency in data entry, AP/AR, and basic financial reporting, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail. English and Bahasa Malaysia communication are also essential for team collaboration.

Qualifications

• SPM or equivalent qualification is required.
• 1–2 years of proven experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Mandarin fluency is essential for daily communication.
• Accurate data entry and maintenance of financial records.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of basic financial reporting principles.
• Strong attention to detail in all transactions.
• Good English and Bahasa Malaysia communication.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem solving and teamwork.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily bookkeeping tasks including recording transactions, invoices, and payments.
• Maintain AP/AR records and follow up on balances.
• Support month-end and year-end closing with reconciliations and journal entries.
• Enter data accurately and ensure data integrity in the accounting system.
• Assist in financial reports, statements, and schedules for management.
• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors in English and Mandarin.
• Maintain organized filing systems for easy retrieval.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Data entry

Accounts payable/receivable

Financial record keeping

Excel proficiency

English & Bahasa Malaysia comms

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Proactive discrepancy resolution

Collaborative team player

Education

SPM or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Possess a Secondary School Certificate (SPM) or equivalent qualification.

Minimum of 1-2 years of proven experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.

Fluency in Mandarin is essential for daily communication with stakeholders and processing Mandarin-denominated documents.

Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.

Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Familiarity with basic financial reporting principles.

Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all financial transactions.

Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia for effective collaboration within the team and with other departments.

Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Requirement

• Possess a Secondary School Certificate (SPM) or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of proven experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.

• Fluency in Mandarin is essential for daily communication with stakeholders and processing Mandarin-denominated documents.

• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Familiarity with basic financial reporting principles.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all financial transactions.

• Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia for effective collaboration within the team and with other departments.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibility

• Assist in daily bookkeeping tasks, including recording financial transactions, managing invoices, and processing payments.

• Prepare and maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding balances.

• Support the accounting team in month-end and year-end closing procedures, including reconciliations and journal entries.

• Perform data entry for various financial documents and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data in the accounting system.

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, statements, and schedules as required by management.

• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external vendors/clients in both English and Mandarin to resolve queries and discrepancies.

• Maintain organized financial records and filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring easy retrieval of information.

Benefits

• 5 days working days (Monday - Friday 0830 - 1730)

• Lunch provided, Free Parking

• Monthly full attendance allowance of RM150,

• Annual leave and medical leave, Medical allowance,

• Birthday cash gift, Employee e-wallet &

• discounts, EPF and SOCSO contributions, Festive gifts, Internal training, Employee insurance

• EPF
• SOCSO
• Annual Leave
• Medical Leave
• Health Insurance