Assistant Accountant

Tetra Consultants; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for entry-level applicants to join their accounting team in Penang. This role involves managing financial reports, accounts receivable, and ensuring accurate record-keeping while fostering collaboration within the team. Ideal candidates should be recent graduates with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those with up to 2 years of experience in Financial Accounting.
• Meticulous attention to detail required.
• Exceptional command of the English language both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Complete financial reports and manage company ledgers.
• Collaborate with the team on financial statements.
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work independently

English proficiency

Education

Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience in Financial Accounting/Accounts Receivable

Job description

Tetra Consultants is a management consulting firm headquartered in Singapore. Our corporate advisory wing specializes in international business set up, financial license applications, merger & acquisition and corporate banking solutions. In addition, our accounting and tax wing provides services such as international tax planning, bookkeeping and tax compliance. Our comprehensive range of services allows us to do what we do best, which is to be a one-stop solution for our international clients.

Core Skills

• Recent graduates and individuals with up to two years of experience in Financial Accounting and/or Accounts Receivable are encouraged to apply.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a drive for achieving accurate results.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and effective team interaction.
• Exceptional command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Job Scope

• Complete financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to clients
• Manage company ledgers and complete bank reconciliations
• Collaborate with the accounting team to prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records by entering and reconciling transactions in the accounting software.
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable by following up on outstanding invoices and ensuring timely collections.
• Prepare and send invoices to clients in accordance with established billing cycles and terms.
• Work closely with clients to address billing inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate recording of expenses and revenue.
• Assist in the preparation of tax-related documents and financial reports as required.
• Support the implementation of financial best practices and process improvements.
• Entering financial information into appropriate software programs
• Other ad-hoc tasks to support the accounting team.