General Ledger Accountant /Junior Team Lead

Atomic Recruitment SEA; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atomic Recruitment SEA, a leading global company with European roots, seeks an experienced GL Accountant in Penang, Malaysia. The role focuses on accurate general ledger activities and timely financial reporting.

You will review journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist in the monthly and annual reporting cycles while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or GL functions.
• Strong knowledge of FAP, month-end close processes, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee general ledger accounting activities with accuracy and compliance.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close to ensure quality reporting.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Journal entries

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Professional accounting qualifications

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading global company with European roots. It provides integrated end-to-end solutions supporting businesses of all sizes across more than 90+ countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities to maintain high-quality financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and investigate variances, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and finance teams to ensure smooth execution of accounting processes and reporting requirements.
• Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of accounting procedures, controls, and process standardization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards.
• Support audits by preparing required documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Contribute to process improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across accounting operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators and ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior team members when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional accounting qualifications are an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or general ledger functions.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, month-end close processes, and account reconciliation.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and supporting audits.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.