Accounting Manager - Lead Finance & Strategy (Flexible)

Zeal Cleaning Services; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal Cleaning Services is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our finance team in Penampang, Sabah. This full-time role oversees all financial accounting activities, prepares statutory financial statements, and provides strategic financial guidance to support growth and operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with ACCA/AICPA or equivalent, 5–7 years in accounting with 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity, and strong Excel/ERP skills to drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial accounting and reporting roles
• 2–3 years in supervisory/managerial capacity
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience in service industry or cleaning sector is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all financial accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable standards
• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions and maintain financial records
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead and supervise the accounting team with coaching and performance management
• Conduct financial analysis and variance reporting to identify trends and improvements
• Manage tax compliance and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports and present findings to senior management
• Collaborate with other departments on budgeting, forecasting and planning

Skills

Financial accounting

Management reporting

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/AICPA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Zeal Cleaning Services is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join our finance team in Penampang, Sabah. This full-time role oversees all financial accounting activities, prepares statutory financial statements, and provides strategic financial guidance to support growth and operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with ACCA/AICPA or equivalent, 5–7 years in accounting with 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity, and strong Excel/ERP skills to drive