Assistant Accountant

Top Trading And Supply Sdn Bhd; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Trading And Supply Sdn Bhd is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support full-cycle accounting across multiple retail outlets. You will handle daily transactions, AP/AR, reconciliations, and assist in monthly statements and financial reports.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with accounting software. Retail accounting exposure and deadline discipline are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance with relevant coursework.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in processing financial data.
• Able to meet reporting deadlines and maintain precise records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full set of accounts and ensure accurate financial records.
• Handle daily accounting transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments).
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure transactions are recorded.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet).
• Verify and process supplier invoices, vouchers, receipts, and other docs.
• Reconcile daily sales with POS and bank reports.
• Monitor outlet expenses, petty cash and staff claims.
• Maintain records of inventory purchases and stock adjustments.
• Assist in monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist in budgets, cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Assist in SST returns and other statutory reports.
• Assist in tax computations and CP204 where applicable.
• Liaise with auditors, banks and authorities on accounting matters.
• Follow up on overdue payments and reconcile inter-branch transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing; safeguard documents.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Deadline-driven

Accurate

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Responsibilities - Assistant Accountant

Assist in maintaining the company's full set of accounts and ensuring accurate financial records.

Handle daily accounting transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable records.

Perform bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.

Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets.

Verify and process supplier invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, and other accounting documents.

Reconcile daily sales records from retail outlets against POS reports and bank transactions.

Monitor outlet expenses, petty cash, and staff claims to ensure proper documentation.

Maintain accurate records of inventory purchases, stock adjustments, and related accounting entries.

Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports for management review.

Ensure all accounting transactions are properly recorded and supported by relevant documents.

Assist in preparing budgets, cash flow reports, and financial forecasts.

Assist in preparing and submitting SST returns and other applicable statutory reports.

Assist in preparing annual tax computations and estimated tax submissions, including CP204, where applicable.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, banks, and relevant authorities on accounting matters.

Monitor outstanding payments and follow up on overdue accounts with suppliers or customers.

Review and reconcile inter-branch transactions and ensure accurate recording of outlet-related expenses.

Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure timely financial reporting.

Maintain proper filing and safekeeping of accounting records, invoices, receipts, and financial documents.

Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by the management.

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

Preferably 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience.

Experience in retail accounting and handling multiple outlets is an advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Detail-oriented, responsible, organised, and able to meet reporting deadlines.