Accounts Assistant

Ledgen Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Optical benefit

Work from home arrangement

Trainings and updates provided

Medical, hospitalisation and surgical_

Job summary

LEDGEN Malaysia Sdn Bhd invites applications for an Accounts Assistant to support the Shared Service Center’s accounting operations. You will handle day-to-day financial transactions, month-end activities, and client deliverables with precision while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/ Degree in Accounting or is pursuing professional qualifications, with fresh graduates welcome and 1 year of experience advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or currently pursuing professional accounting qualifications).
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; candidates with at least 1 year of relevant experience will have an advantage.
• Familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate accounting transactions including receipts, payments, payables, receivables, accruals, adjustments, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the timely preparation of full sets of accounts, including weekly, month-end, and year-end closing.
• Prepare supporting schedules such as Accounts Receivable and Payable aging, Fixed Assets, and notes to accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of audit and tax schedules for year-end finalisation.
• Monitor and update client cash flow and trust accounts, ensuring accurate recording of inflows and outflows.
• Prepare payment and receipt vouchers, and ensure all supporting documents and approvals are properly filed.
• Ensure prompt billing of services rendered and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Ensure all jobs, assignments, and out-of-pocket expenses (OPEs) are captured and billed on a timely basis.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and other professionals on audit, tax, and statutory matters.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of client records and accounting documents.
• Acknowledge client requests, queries, or correspondence within 24 hours and respond within two working days.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are LEDGEN, an Asia’s leading Corporate Services Provider and Outsourced Services, with offices located at Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

We specialize in compliance services, offering extensive corporate services solutions designed to support our clients and help them thrive. We proudly stand as a symbol of progress and innovation, ushering in a new era of distinguished partnerships and a fresh approach to regional corporate solutions in Singapore and Asia.

Our core services include Corporate Secretarial and Company Incorporation, Accounting services, Tax, HR and Payroll services.

We work hand-in-hand with our clients, which include multinational corporations as well as local businesses, equipping them with the necessary foresight, agility, and accuracy to solidify their leadership positions in the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant will support the Shared Service Center’s accounting operations by handling day-to-day financial transactions, month-end activities, and client deliverables. The role requires strong attention to detail, discipline in meeting deadlines, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & experience

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or currently pursuing professional accounting qualifications).

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; candidates with at least 1 year of relevant experience will have an advantage.

Familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.

Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are essential.

Tasks & responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

Record and maintain accurate accounting transactions, including receipts, payments, payables, receivables, accruals, adjustments, and bank reconciliations.

Assist in the timely preparation of full sets of accounts, including weekly, month-end, and year-end closing.

Prepare supporting schedules such as Accounts Receivable and Payable aging, Fixed Assets, and notes to accounts.

Assist in the preparation of audit and tax schedules for year-end finalisation.

Treasury & Billing Support

Monitor and update client cash flow and trust accounts, ensuring accurate recording of inflows and outflows.

Prepare payment and receipt vouchers, and ensure all supporting documents and approvals are properly filed.

Ensure prompt billing of services rendered and follow up on outstanding receivables.

Ensure all jobs, assignments, and out-of-pocket expenses (OPEs) are captured and billed on a timely basis.

Client & Stakeholder Support

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and other professionals on audit, tax, and statutory matters.

Maintain proper documentation and filing of client records and accounting documents.

Acknowledge client requests, queries, or correspondence within 24 hours and respond within two working days.

Build and maintain professional working relationships with clients to support service quality and client satisfaction.

Internal Coordination & Reporting

Provide regular updates and reports to senior executives, managers, and directors as required.

Coordinate effectively with other internal teams and divisions within the Group.

Assist and provide guidance to junior staff on accounting and work-related matters, when required.

Other Duties

Perform any other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

Dental and Optical benefit

Work from home arrangement

Trainings and updates provided

Medical, hospitalisation and surgical insurance

Study and exam leaves

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Account Executive?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Which of the following accounting software are you experienced with?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

We are LEDGEN and Asia’s leading Corporate Services Provider, specializing in compliance and comprehensive corporate solutions. Our mission is to forge partnerships that drive growth in Asia’s dynamic market. We support multinational corporations and local businesses with foresight, agility, and accuracy to solidify their leadership positions.

Ledgen is a Singapore based professional firm that was founded in 2003. As a Group, we operate regionally with direct presence in Malaysia and Hong Kong, and in other parts of Asia through our affiliates and partners.

Ledgen provides customised solutions for start-ups, SMEs, and also complex outsourcing solutions for MNCs and large corporations

We are LEDGEN and Asia’s leading Corporate Services Provider, specializing in compliance and comprehensive corporate solutions. Our mission is to forge partnerships that drive growth in Asia’s dynamic market. We support multinational corporations and local businesses with foresight, agility, and accuracy to solidify their leadership positions.

Ledgen is a Singapore based professional firm that was founded in 2003. As a Group, we operate regionally with direct presence in Malaysia and Hong Kong, and in other parts of Asia through our affiliates and partners.

Ledgen provides customised solutions for start-ups, SMEs, and also complex outsourcing solutions for MNCs and large corporations

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