Accounting Executive

Igloo; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurtech firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager and team. This role offers fresh graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience in accounting functions such as accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger entries. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accountancy and up to 2 years of relevant experience. A collaborative environment focused on detail and critical thinking is promised.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably with full sets of accounts.
• Experience with consolidation and tax reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting functions including AP, AR, and GL entries.
• Support timely collections and payments via collaboration with departments.
• Help maintain and reconcile monthly balance sheet schedules.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

About Igloo

Igloo (formerly Axinan) is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. With offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China and India, Igloo is fueled by a mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all. Igloo's innovation solutions empower companies to eliminate operational risk, drive new revenue streams and optimise and enhance their existing products and services. With a successful Pre-Series C fund round of US$36 million in Dec 2023, Igloo has now raised over US$100 million. The leading regional insurtech firm looks to expand regionally with strategic acquisitions and hiring great talent.

As a passionate team building meaningful solutions to make an impact, we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us at Igloo. At our core, we prioritise teamwork and foster a culture built on strong collaboration and we are looking for talented people like you.

About the Role

This role will provide support to the Finance Manager and the wider finance team. You will assist with the day-to-day accounting functions and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and learn about the full accounting cycle within the insurance industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger (GL) entries
• Support the team in ensuring timely collections and payments by working closely with the commercial and operations departments
• Help to maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules on a monthly basis
• Contribute to the monthly closing process by assisting with month-end closing activities
• Support the preparation of tax reports and payments, and assist in monitoring tax planning activities
• Assist with the reconciliation of intercompany transactions and the maintenance of intercompany schedules
• Provide support for group consolidation and analysis tasks
• Help with group audits by assisting with the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules
• Liaise with corporate secretarial and bank representatives to assist with related matters
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Provide support during financial and tax due diligence for fundraising
• Undertake any ad-hoc projects or tasks as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, ACCA or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience in similar capacity, preferably with proven full sets of accounts, reporting and tax experiences. Prior experience in consolidation is a strong advantage
• Experience working at a fast-growing regional start-up (e-commerce); audit experience and insurance experience is a huge plus
• Experience with insurance brokerage/insurance/fintech is an added advantage
• Critical thinking skills and growth mindset
• A self-starter with hands-on experience
• Hands-on, excellent attention to detail with a control-centric mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills