Assistant Accountant

VEEAM SOFTWARE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veeam Software Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to support the APJ region in a full-time role. You will prepare financial reports, perform month-end close, maintain reconciliations, and assist with audits, tax, and cash flow forecasting.

This role requires multi-currency handling and strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA/ACCA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role with month-end close.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other Asian languages is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, FloQast, Coupa, Workday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for multiple entities in the APJ region.
• Complete month-end activities including accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain fixed assets, depreciation and amortisation schedules.
• Handle intercompany, bank reconciliations, and FX remeasurement.
• Support tax compliance activities and assist with audits.
• Process payments and assist cash flow forecasting.
• Assist other departments with accounting queries as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or ACCA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Coupa

Workday

Job description

Veeam, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes businesses should control all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam provides data resilience through data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. Based in Seattle, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we move forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands. The future of data resilience is here - go fearlessly forward with us.

We are searching for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our growing team, to support our business growth and expansion across the Asia Pacific and Japan region. This fulfilling full‑time position allows you to flex your professional accounting knowledge, broaden your scope of responsibilities, and collaborate with a knowledgeable and agile team.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare financial reports for multiple entities in the APJ region
• Complete month‑end activities, such as:
  
  • Preparation of accruals and prepayments
  • Preparation of bank/credit card, intercompany, finance lease reconciliations
  • Maintenance of fixed assets, depreciation and expense amortisation schedules
  • Foreign exchange remeasurement
  • Variance analysis
• Ensure all company transactions are recorded accurately and promptly
• Support tax compliance activities
• Process payments in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist with the preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Handle multi‑currency transactions and foreign exchange remeasurement process
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to support informed business decisions
• Support the statutory audit process for entities within the region, serving as a point of contact for external auditors
• Assist with other compliance matters which may arise
• Assist other business departments with accounting issues and queries as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Working towards a CPA or equivalent international certification (e.g., ACCA) is highly preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role, including handling financial reporting and month‑end close activities, is required.
• Have appropriate experience, ability and creativity to support change and process improvements, and are unafraid to share their perspective in group discussions.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other Asian languages is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, FloQast, Coupa, and Workday (Desirable)
• Ability to work independently and within a flexible team environment
• Exercise attention to detail and numerical precision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills, including a strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft‑based applications, are an advantage.

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We started out in 2006, with a small but mighty crew of people armed with passion, smarts, and the conviction that there had to be a simpler way to back up virtual machines. The resulting solution? Data protection software that cemented us as our industry’s leaders.

Since then we’ve grown to more than 5000 Veeamers worldwide, all working towards the goal of making the internet safer. And we’re just getting started.

At our core, we’re still fueled by that same obsession to keep pushing forward — to protect the data that keeps society running. This is work that gives us purpose.

We’re obsessed. With the challenges we get to tackle. With the brilliant people we get to learn from. With the diverse culture we build every day.

Come explore a career in tech with us and visit careers.veeam.com

We started out in 2006, with a small but mighty crew of people armed with passion, smarts, and the conviction that there had to be a simpler way to back up virtual machines. The resulting solution? Data protection software that cemented us as our industry’s leaders.

Since then we’ve grown to more than 5000 Veeamers worldwide, all working towards the goal of making the internet safer. And we’re just getting started.

At our core, we’re still fueled by that same obsession to keep pushing forward — to protect the data that keeps society running. This is work that gives us purpose.

We’re obsessed. With the challenges we get to tackle. With the brilliant people we get to learn from. With the diverse culture we build every day.

Come explore a career in tech with us and visit careers.veeam.com