Assistant Accountant

The Salvation Army, Malaysia; Puchong; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to social services in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team. In this role, you'll manage accounting operations, support financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity in financial practices.

Qualifications

• 3 years of accounting experience with exposure to AP, AR and GL.
• Strong grasp of accounting standards and principles.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, and GL maintenance.
• Prepare statutory and management financial reports.
• Assist with month-end closing and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance / ACCA

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army in Malaysia is in the business of changing lives. Since 1938, we have been serving the underprivileged community in Malaysia without discrimination.

Today, The Salvation Army in Malaysia has a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. We provide residential homes for children and the elderly, hostels, family support services, daycares, tuition centres, a refugee help centre and emergency relief services in times of crisis.

Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org/malaysia

RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Summary:

We are seeking a diligent Assistant Accountant to support our Finance team in managing day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger maintenance, monthly reporting and statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates and posts monthly recurring entries.
• Ensures that recurring entries are updated at appropriate trigger points.
• Creates and posts internal parties’ transactions.
• Assists cash management and ensures no overdraft in the bank accounts.
• Assists with month end closing (journals & verification checks to ensure completeness of all payment transactions are captured correctly into the accounting system for each month).
• Maintains grants and project monies schedules.
• Oversee daily AP & AR processes, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Prepare statutory, management, and grant-related financial reports.
• Support monthly and year-end closing, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Provide administrative support for department purchases, asset tracking, and form/stationery management.
• Maintains a procedure manual of tasks as a guide for backup assistance.
• Assists with other tasks and projects as assigned by management from time to time.
• Uphold confidentiality and ensure accurate financial record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Accounting / Finance / ACCA.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, with exposure to AP, AR and GL.
• Strong grasp of accounting standards and principles, good analytical and Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.