Accounts Assistant

ELS; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ELS seeks an Accounts Assistant to support efficient accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with company policies and latest financial standards. The role reports to the Accounts Manager or the Director of Finance & Administration.

The successful candidate will perform invoicing, payment processing, inter-branch billing, payroll support, and financial reporting, with opportunities for growth as part of a collaborative finance team in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Finance or Accounting; ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support general accounting tasks, including preparing payment vouchers and cheques, verifying staff claims, and handling customer billing and collections.
• Post transactions in accounting software to finalise monthly Profit & Loss accounts and generate reports.
• Prepare and manage inter-branch billings and payments.
• Ensure accurate daily collection records, balance fees, and manage deposits.
• Assist in preparing staff salaries, statutory payments, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin

Accounting software

Education

Diploma in Finance or Accounting

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Accounts Assistant supports efficient accounting operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in line with the Company's policies and the latest financial standards. This role reports directly to the Accounts Manager or, in their absence, the Director of Finance & Administration.

Job Duties

• Accounting Operations: Support general accounting tasks, including preparing payment vouchers and cheques, verifying staff claims, and handling customer billing and collections.
• 2Software Utilisation: Post transactions in accounting software to finalise monthly Profit & Loss accounts and generate reports.
• Inter-Branch Coordination: Prepare and manage inter-branch billings and payments.
• Daily Financial Activities: Ensure accurate daily collection records, balance fees, and manage deposits.
• Payroll & Compliance: Assist in preparing staff salaries, statutory payments, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Financial Reporting: Compile reports on banked-in collections, advance fees, deposits, student insurance, and visa fees.
• Transaction Processing: Prepare payments, student refunds, bank reconciliations, and maintain petty cash imprest.
• Invoicing and Adjustments: Generate e-invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and refund notes, including consolidated e-invoice submissions.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate journal entries, fixed asset records, and depreciation schedules.
• Correspondence and Queries: Handle routine requests for assistance and accounts-related correspondence.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Execute other duties as assigned by the Accounts Manager or Director.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Finance or Accounting; ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications are advantageous.
• Able to speak English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

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