APAC Senior Accountant — Lead, Compliance & Reporting

Marco Payroll; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage full sets of accounts and ensure compliance with payroll and tax regulations. The successful candidate will lead a team of junior accountants and be responsible for financial reporting, reconciliations, and liaising with external auditors. An ideal candidate holds an accounting degree with ACCA/CPA certification and has a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Good degree in Accounting or Finance, with ACCA/CPA certification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience; full sets of accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel skills; other systems experience is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full sets of accounts for Marco business entities in the region.
• Ensure payroll payment and tax compliance with governmental laws.
• Lead a team of junior accountants.
• Responsible for accounting operations, intercompany activities, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and government authorities.

Skills

Accounting Standards

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Xero

Microsoft Excel

Education

Good degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA/CPA certification

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A growing financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage full sets of accounts and ensure compliance with payroll and tax regulations. The successful candidate will lead a team of junior accountants and be responsible for financial reporting, reconciliations, and liaising with external auditors. An ideal candidate holds an accounting degree with ACCA/CPA certification and has a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel.