Accounts Associate (6 Months Contract - Cover Maternity)

Haworth International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Haworth International is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide short-term support to the Singapore Finance Team from Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on accurate reporting, compliance, and smooth day-to-day accounting operations during the coverage period.

Responsibilities include assisting monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations, GST F5 returns, withholding tax filings, intercompany settlements, vendor payments, and liaising with banks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP/ERP experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial closing and reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Coordinate vendor payments and intercompany settlements.
• Review and submit quarterly GST F5 returns and monthly withholding tax filings.
• Prepare monthly cashflow reports and assist with SG&A expense analysis.
• Monitor collections and working capital performance.
• Liaise with banks and partners on Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
• Provide support to auditors and tax agents as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Job Purpose

Provide short-term support to Singapore Finance Team by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and smooth day‑to‑day accounting operations during the coverage period.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial closing and reporting.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Coordinate vendor payments and intercompany settlements.
• Review and submit quarterly GST F5 returns and monthly withholding tax filings.
• Prepare monthly cashflow reports and assist with SG&A expense analysis.
• Monitor collections and working capital performance.
• Liaise with banks and partners on Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
• Provide support to auditors and tax agents as needed.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline.
• Relevant accounting/finance experience will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP/ERP experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders.
• Available to start immediately or short notice.
• Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.

About Us

Haworth is one of the world's largest manufacturers of office furniture, providing solutions for tomorrow's customers worldwide. At the centre of our work is the human being: What does a person need to work, what pushes them, motivates them and what makes people feel comfortable at work? Only if we can answer that question, we are able to introduce designs to our customers that will make them achieve their goals. To stay one step ahead, we invest in our own research, have a worldwide network of interesting partners and are part of think tanks around the world who are trying to think ahead. The family-owned company, headquartered in Holland, Michigan/United States, employs more than 8,000 people and is represented in more than 150 countries in Asia, Europe and America with subsidiaries and partners.