Assistant Accountant

WD-40 Company (UK); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual cash incentive

Tuition reimbursement

401K matching

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading global company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced accounting professional to support financial operations across Asia. You will be involved in preparing annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with local GAAP, and performing month-end close activities. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in accounting operations, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across regions. This role offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of general accounting experience.
• Strong experience in accounting operations and month-end close.
• Good knowledge of local GAAP and tax compliance.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills for regional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual financial statements and audits.
• Complete month-end close activities and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Support finance manager with budgeting and forecasting.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Provide administrative and regional support for distributor operations across multiple countries.

Skills

General accounting experience

Month-end close

Statutory financial reporting

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Attention to deadlines

Job description

This position supports Asia Region’s accounting and finance functions, contributing to the smooth operation of business activities and achievement of strategic objectives. The position assists with general accounting and reporting tasks to ensure global and local statutory compliances. It also supports financial planning and analysis activities, while helping maintain an effective internal control environment to safeguard assets and uphold the integrity of financial information.

What You’ll Be Doing

Statutory Reporting and Compliance

• Assist in preparing annual financial statements and supporting audit processes for entities of all countries in the region.
• Support the Finance Manager in ensuring local GAAP financial reporting is accurate and timely.
• Support in compliance with local financial regulations and accounting standards, and timely and accurate processing of tax-related documents, reconciliations and reports
• Responsible for providing and preparation of requested materials for internal and external audits.

Accounting

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations and completing accounting transactions up to financial statements for entities of all countries in the region.
• Responsible for completing month-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of monthly transactions, accruals and prepayments.
• Responsible for the reconciliation of all financial transactions ready for review by Finance & Operations Manager.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and marketing fund management across regional entities to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and proper financial control.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Support the Finance & Operations Manager with financial reporting, preliminary analysis, forecasting, and annual budgeting.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Monitor compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and tax regulations.

Office and Regional Support

• Assist with daily office administration and support of marketing distributor operations across multiple countries.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• 4+ years general accounting experience
• Strong experience in accounting operations, month-end close, and statutory financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of local GAAP, tax compliance, audit support, and internal controls in a multi-country environment.
• Detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines, with effective communication skills for regional collaboration.

Total Rewards

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provide you and your family with extensive protection and security, along with quality, life‑enhancing programs to include; profit sharing, annual cash incentive reward potential for everyone, tuition reimbursement, 401K matching, short day Fridays and much more!

About Us

At WD-40 Company we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our “why” is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. We solve problems. We make things work smoothly. We create opportunities. How we achieve our “why” is by cultivating a tribal culture through learning, teaching and living our values.

Since 1953, our formulation remains a secret. It is no secret that our passion for our people, culture, and brands is what distinguishes us. WD-40 Company has best‑in‑class products and we seek best‑in‑class talent.