Assistant Manager/Manager – Business Services and Outsourcing (Accounting)

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Malaysia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager/Manager for the Business Services and Outsourcing (Accounting) team in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on managing client accounting engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting, and developing junior staff.

You will handle statutory accounts, MBRS/XBRL work, monthly reporting, and support business decisions while ensuring risk management and quality controls across engagements.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Accounting or equivalent with professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/MICPA).
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, liaising with clients and internal teams as required.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and disclosures under IFRS/MFRS; assist in MBRS reporting.
• Oversee XBRL conversions of financial statements per MBRS regime.
• Prepare reliable monthly financial information to support business decisions.
• Lead projects, ensuring timely delivery and raise issues promptly.

Skills

Client management

IFRS/MFRS knowledge

XBRL conversions

Project management

Mentoring / coaching

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting degree + professional qual

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle Netsuite

Job description

Assistant Manager/Manager – Business Services and Outsourcing (Accounting)

Level: Experienced

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,200 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.

We grow together, to reach higher.

We collaborate, show up for one another, and build meaningful relationships — growing our careers in a workplace where we can thrive and belong.

We shape solutions, to go further.

We take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done.

We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Trust and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, leading with purpose while delivering quality outcomes.

Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, you won’t do it alone. From building meaningful careers for our people to shaping solutions for our clients, at BDO, we do it together. Come and shape what matters with us.

Based in our Kuala Lumpur office, the Business Services & Outsourcing (“BSO”) team provides clients with the full range of accounting and back-office services, including bookkeeping, management accounting, financial reporting, SST compliance, payroll & compliance and any other ad hoc advice and assistance on accounting-related matters.

As an Assistant Manager/Manager, you will be responsible for managing client accounting engagements, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality financial reporting, and supporting the development of team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, including liaising with clients and internal teams as required


• Prepare and review statutory accounts and disclosures in accordance with IFRS, MFRS, and other relevant accounting frameworks


• Prepare and review XBRL conversions of financial statements in accordance with SSM’s MBRS regime


• Prepare reliable monthly financial information to support business owners in making informed decisions


• Conduct strong project management across all deliverables within the assigned portfolio, ensuring deliverables are completed within agreed timelines and any issues are raised with superiors or clients in a timely manner, where appropriate


• Assist in researching complex technical accounting areas and provide suitable solutions


• Involve in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis for clients


• Ensure the firm’s risk management and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times


• Support the management team in business development activities


• Supervise and support junior staff through work reviews, coaching, and development guidance to ensure client deliverables are completed accurately and on time

Education and professional skills / knowledge Experience & Education:

• A recognised degree in Accounting or equivalent, with at least a Second-Class Upper classification with a Professional Accounting qualification such as ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/MICPA


• At least 5 years of relevant working experience

Other skills

• Experience in managing accounting deliverables, reviewing work, and supporting client reporting requirements


• Working knowledge of accounting software packages, including Xero, Microsoft Dynamics and Oracle Netsuite


• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, team members, and internal stakeholders


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications