Junior Accountant

Hao Wei xps Sdn bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Hao Wei XPS Sdn Bhd is seeking a Junior Accountant to join its finance team in Malaysia. You will handle end-to-end accounting activities in a manufacturing environment, including GL, month-end closing, financial reporting and reconciliations to ensure accurate records.

Responsibilities extend to inventory and fixed assets, intercompany transactions and supporting audits. The role offers learning opportunities and potential for growth within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong General Ledger, month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Exposure to inventory accounting and stock reconciliation is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, AutoCount and UBS.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-set accounting activities, including General Ledger, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and reclassifications.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closing and prepare financial statements, management reports and supporting schedules.
• Prepare balance sheet, bank and intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities, including customer, supplier and vendor account reconciliations.
• Handle inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Support audit, tax and statutory compliance by preparing schedules and liaising with auditors, tax agents and relevant stakeholders.
• Analyse financial results, investigate variances and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, automation and system efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members and review their work for accuracy and compliance.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and other duties assigned by the Senior Accountant or Financial Controller.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

ERP systems

SAP

AutoCount

UBS

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

AutoCount

UBS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Job description

As a Junior Accountant at Hao Wei XPS Sdn Bhd, you will manage end-to-end accounting activities, financial reporting, month-end closing and reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards, company policies and statutory requirements.

This role provides exposure to General Ledger, Costing, Inventory Financial Control, Fixed Assets, Treasury and Cash Flow activities within a manufacturing environment. It is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop their accounting and finance career. Successful performance during the contract period may lead to consideration for a permanent position within the Finance team.

Location: Johor
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-set accounting activities, including General Ledger, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and reclassifications.

Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closing and prepare financial statements, management reports and supporting schedules.

Prepare balance sheet, bank and intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activities, including customer, supplier and vendor account reconciliations.

Handle inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

Support audit, tax and statutory compliance by preparing schedules and liaising with auditors, tax agents and relevant stakeholders.

Analyse financial results, investigate variances and support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, automation and system efficiency.

Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members and review their work for accuracy and compliance.

Support ad-hoc finance projects and other duties assigned by the Senior Accountant or Financial Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Strong experience in General Ledger, month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.

Exposure to inventory accounting and stock reconciliation is an advantage.

Hands‑on experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, AutoCount and UBS.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Working Hours

5-day work week (Monday to Friday)

Working Hours: 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, AutoCount or similar.

Experience in inventory accounting, costing or manufacturing finance environment.

Knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls.

Progress towards professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) would be an advantage.

Thank you for your interest.