Accounting Outsourcing Associate (JB Office)

ACCA Careers; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in Malaysia's Johor Bahru area seeks an entry-level professional to join our Accounting Outsourcing team. You will handle basic accounting activities, posting A/P, A/R, GL and taxation, and support month-end close.

Fresh graduates are welcome; degree in Accounting or related field is a plus. You’ll work with MS Word/Excel and accounting software, learn quickly, manage priorities, and provide excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Immediate availability.
• Fresh graduates welcome; experience handling large amounts of data is a plus.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related disciplines is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with clients.
• Strong capability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrate commitment to client service.
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word & Excel) is a must.
• Functional knowledge of accounting software is an advantage.
• Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Performing accounting activities and posting A/P, A/R, GL and taxation
• Responsible for Month-end/Year-end closing process and reconciliation of ledgers
• Preparing and analysing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Prepare and submit Sales and Service Tax returns and Withholding Tax returns
• Perform payment processing
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory compliance
• Liaise with external parties such as external auditors, tax agents, company secretary, banker etc.
• May be seconded to clients’ office whenever required

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization & deadlines

Client service

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

MS Word

MS Excel

Accounting software

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related disciplines

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Why join us

At Forvis Mazars we’re always looking ahead – for you, our clients and the communities we’re part of. Together, we grow, belong and impact. We’ll support you to learn, explore and grow as you take this journey with us. Here, you’ll feel safe to share bold ideas and unique perspectives. After all, success comes from working together. With us, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience and have an impact – now and in the future.

Forvis Mazars, Grow. Belong. Impact.

Job role

Our Accounting Outsourcing team provides accounting services tailored to our clients’ needs.

• Performing accounting activities and posting A/P, A/R, GL and taxation
• Responsible for Month-end/Year-end closing process and reconciliation of ledgers
• Preparing and analysing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Prepare and submit Sales and Service Tax returns and Withholding Tax returns
• Perform payment processing
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory compliance
• Liaise with external parties such as external auditors, tax agents, company secretary, banker etc.
• May be seconded to clients’ office whenever required

Requirements

• Immediately available.
• Fresh Graduates are welcome but experience of handling large amounts of data is a plus.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other related disciplines is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with clients.
• Strong capability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrate commitment to client service.
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Functional knowledge of basic Microsoft applications (Word & Excel) is a must.
• Functional knowledge of accounting software is an advantage.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.