Assistant Account Manager

GOO KEE SENG TRADING; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GOO KEE SENG TRADING is seeking an Assistant Account Manager to join the Finance & Accounts team in Kuala Lumpur. The role covers daily accounting operations, AP/AR, and preparing financial reports with support for tax and statutory compliance.

You will assist with month-end closing, data entry, reconciliations, and preparation of management reports. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Familiar with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, and debit/credit notes.
• Monitor customer outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
• Verify supplier invoices and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Prepare month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments.
• Assist with monthly management reports and aging reports for receivables and payables.
• Assist with documents for corporate tax, SST, withholding tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Perform data entry for sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and general journals.
• Prepare bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Assistant Account Manager supports the Finance & Accounts department in managing daily accounting operations, financial records, and reporting. This role involves handling accounts payable and receivable, maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities, preparing financial reports, supporting tax and statutory compliance, and providing audit support.

Key responsibilities

Handle daily accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

Prepare invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, and debit/credit notes

Monitor customer outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments

Verify supplier invoices and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time

Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records

Perform data entry for sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and general journals

Prepare bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations

Assist with monthly and annual closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments

Assist in preparing monthly management reports and accounts receivable and payable aging reports

Assist with preparation of documents for corporate tax, SST, withholding tax, and other statutory requirements

About you

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Minimum 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience

Familiar with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles

Good communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Able to work independently and meet deadlines

High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail