Assistant Manager, Accounting

Zohorecruit; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Accounts Supervisor to oversee a team handling multiple client accounts, finalize accounts for management review, and present reports to external clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a degree in accounting, ACCA/CIMA/MIA preferred, minimum 3 years' experience, Mandarin proficiency, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• ACCA/CIMA/MIA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in accounting.
• Mandarin proficiency (spoken and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Review and finalize accounts prepared by executives before client delivery.
• Present finalized accounts and reports to external clients/stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting executives.
• Manage client relationships and resolve escalated issues.
• Support manager in workflow planning and quality control.
• Handle clients in the construction industry where applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Presenting accounts

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA/CIMA/MIA preferred

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 09/18/2026

• Country Malaysia

Job Description

Job Summary Oversee a team handling multiple client accounts, finalize accounts for management review, and represent the firm in front of external clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and finalize accounts prepared by executives before client delivery
  
• Present finalized accounts and reports directly to external clients/stakeholders
  
• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting executives
  
• Manage client relationships and resolve escalated issues
  
• Support the Manager in workflow planning and quality control
  
• Handle clients in the construction industry where applicable
  

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance; part/full professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/MIA) preferred
  
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience, ideally in an accounting firm or shared services environment
  
• Experience with clients in the construction industry is an advantage
  
• Confident and articulate — able to finalize and present accounts to external clients/stakeholders
  
• Proficient in Mandarin (spoken and written) to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients
  
• Strong leadership, client management, and communication skills