Assistant Accounts Manager

Myteach Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Myteach Sdn Bhd seeks an experienced accounting professional to oversee daily accounting operations and guide the accounts team to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records. The role includes reviewing AR/AP/GL transactions, supporting documents, and ensuring adherence to maker–checker procedures, with responsibilities in payroll, tax, and audit coordination.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/Degree in Accounting with 5+ years of relevant experience, strong reconciliation skills, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or a related professional qualification.
• At least five years of relevant accounting experience, including independently handling full-set accounts and month-end closing.
• Experience supervising or guiding accounts staff, reviewing their work and coordinating month-end deadlines.
• Sound understanding of reconciliations, accounting adjustments, supporting documentation and internal controls.
• Ability to explain accounting decisions and investigate unfamiliar problems.
• Working knowledge of SQL Accounting is preferred; adaptable to similar systems.
• Practical Excel skills for reconciliations, checking and reporting.
• Good working communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and guide the accounts team to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Independently review AR, AP and GL transactions, supporting documents and approvals under maker–checker procedures.
• Investigate discrepancies, ensure controlled corrections and resolve outstanding accounting issues.
• Manage full-set accounts, month-end closing, accounting adjustments and supporting schedules.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and management reports, explain significant variances and monitor cash requirements.
• Prepare payroll and related statutory submissions for independent checking and approval by the Finance Director.
• Coordinate applicable e-Invoice processes and resolve submission issues.
• Prepare audit schedules and employer tax documents, and liaise with external auditors and tax agents.
• Coach colleagues and improve accounting procedures to reduce recurring errors.

Skills

Excel skills

SQL Accounting

Reconciliations

Internal controls

Communication

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting

Job description

Oversee daily accounting operations and guide the accounts team to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Independently review AR, AP and GL transactions, supporting documents and approvals under the company’s maker–checker procedures.

Investigate discrepancies, ensure controlled corrections and resolve outstanding accounting issues.

Manage full-set accounts, month-end closing, accounting adjustments and supporting schedules.

Prepare bank reconciliations and management reports, explain significant variances and monitor cash requirements.

Prepare payroll and related statutory submissions for independent checking and approval by the Finance Director.

Coordinate applicable e-Invoice processes and resolve submission issues.

Prepare audit schedules and employer tax documents, and liaise with external auditors and tax agents.

Coach colleagues and improve accounting procedures to reduce recurring errors.

Requirement:

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, or a relevant professional accounting qualification.

At least five years of relevant accounting experience, including independently handling full-set accounts and month-end closing.

Demonstrated experience supervising or guiding accounts staff, independently reviewing their work and coordinating month-end deadlines.

Sound understanding of reconciliations, accounting adjustments, supporting documentation and internal controls.

Ability to explain accounting decisions and investigate unfamiliar problems.

Working knowledge of SQL Accounting is preferred. Candidates experienced in comparable accounting systems who can adapt are welcome.

Practical Excel skills for reconciliations, checking and reporting.

Good working communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsible, organised and able to follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.

Experience in publishing, distribution, trading or an inventory-based business is an advantage.