Senior Accountant

Axinan Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurtech firm in Malaysia is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager. The role involves managing accounting functions, ensuring tax compliance, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of the insurance industry and relevant tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be familiar with the insurance industry and common taxes in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Monitor full set of accounting functions (AR, AP, GL).
• Ensure timely tax reporting and payments.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.

Skills

Familiarity with insurance industry

Understanding of common taxes

Financial monitoring

Job description

This role will assist the Finance Manager and be responsible for the full set of accounts of Malaysia, which is in the business of insurance technology. The candidate needs to be familiar with the insurance industry and common taxes in Malaysia. It also requires the candidate to understand the business models of various partnerships well by perusing the commercial contracts and liaising with the commercial team.

Job Responsibilities

1. Monitor full set of accounting functions (AR, AP, GL), ensure timely collections and payments, and work closely with the commercial and operations teams.
2. Ensure timely tax reporting and payments, and monitor tax planning to achieve tax efficiency.
3. Perform bank reconciliations.
4. Oversee and record, ensuring accuracy of all receivables and revenue accruals.
5. Prepare tax filings related to purchasing taxes.
6. Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
7. Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
8. Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
9. Monitor and implement internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
10. Assist in system upgrades, automation projects, and process improvements.
11. Support any ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned by a manager.

Additional Information

Igloo, previously known as ‘Axinan’, is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. It has offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia, and tech centres in China and India. Its mission is to make insurance accessible for all by leveraging big data, real-time risk assessment, and automated claims management to create B2B2C insurance solutions. Igloo has successfully raised over US$36 million, including US$19 million in Series B funding in May 2022.

For more information, please visit https://www.iglooinsure.com/