Accounts Executive / Assistant Accountant

Foxconn Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is recruiting for an Accounts Executive / Assistant Accountant in Penang. You will manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including GL, AR, AP, and intercompany accounts, while preparing management and tax-related reports.

The role requires 2–3 years' experience, with MFRS knowledge an advantage. Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia and English is required; Mandarin is preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced/Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy or part ACCA.
• Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin preferred.
• 2–3 years of related experience; knowledge of MFRS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities including GL, fixed assets, journals, AR, AP, intercompany and related matters.
• Prepare and reconcile AP/AR, payments, petty cash, cash flow reports, and supporting schedules.
• Monitor AR matters: debt follow-up, customer reconciliation, ageing reports, and related tasks.
• Assist in preparation of management, budget, forecast, and variance reports.
• Support tax work: preparation of tax schedules, SST matters, filings, and compliance.
• Maintain filing, documentation and archiving of accounting records.
• Assist in improving procedures and internal controls; ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate with auditors, secretary, tax consultants, and internal departments as required.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and tax requirements.
• Undertake ad hoc accounting, finance or tax assignments as directed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Independent under pressure

Bahasa Malaysia

English

Mandarin (preferred)

Education

Advanced/Higher Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy

ACCA (part)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Accounts Executive / Assistant Accountant

Handle and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including general ledger, fixed assets, journal entries, accounts receivable, accounts payable, intercompany accounts, billing, and related accounting matters.

Prepare and reconcile accounts payable andaccountsreceivable transactions, payment processing, petty cash, cash flow related reports, and supporting schedules.

Monitoraccountsreceivable matters, including debt follow-up, payment offset details, customer reconciliation, issue troubleshooting, customer code setup, ageing reports, and other AR-related tasks.

Assistin preparingaccurateandtimelymanagement reports, budget reports, forecast schedules, various accounting reports, and variance analysis.

Support tax-related work, including preparation of tax schedules, Sales and Service Tax matters, filings, and supporting documents to ensure regulatory compliance.

Maintain proper filing, documentation, retrieval, and archiving of accounting records.

Support review and improvement of accounting procedures, internal controls, and compliance with group policies and statutory requirements.

Liaise with auditors, company secretary, tax consultants, and internal departments on accounting and compliance-related matters whenrequired.

Keep updated on relevant accounting standards, tax requirements, and best practices.

Perform other ad hoc accounting, finance or tax assignments as assigned by the superior.

Requirement

Candidate must possess at least Advanced/Higher Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Finance/ Accountancy or part ACCA or equivalent.

Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English

Candidates who are fluent in Mandarin are preferred because the role requires candidates to interact with Mandarin-speaking clients.

At least 2 - 3year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position. Familiar with working environment in a trading/sales office and MFRS knowledge will be added advantage.

SAP and or Oracle system knowledge preferred.

Must possess good analytical skills, attentive to details; must be organized, high initiative, able to work independently under pressure and committed to ensure deadlines are met.

Candidate should be organized, hands-on, and able to work closely with internal and external parties to ensure timely and accurate financial records.