Project Accounting Specialist – Design & Build

VCS Interior; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VCS Interior in Malaysia seeks a skilled accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and project costing across design-and-build projects. You will ensure compliance with MFRS and SST, prepare statements, and support audits.

You will liaise with banks, auditors, suppliers, and clients, process invoices, monitor cash flow, and contribute to ongoing process improvements in a dynamic interior design and build firm.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• 2-4 years accounting experience, preferably in construction, design & build, or project-based industries.
• Knowledge of MFRS and Malaysian tax regulations (SST).
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic analysis).
• Familiarity with project costing, progress claims, and construction documentation is highly advantageous.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and financial discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting functions including AP, AR, GL entries, and bank reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, cash flow summaries, and variance analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records aligned with MFRS.
• Support external auditors during annual audits and ensure timely completion.
• Monitor project budgets, WIP, costing, and claims.
• Track project expenditures and verify supplier invoices against PO, DO, and progress.
• Prepare monthly project cost reports to support project managers.
• Assist in preparing client progress claims, VO documentation, and revenue recognition.
• Process supplier invoices and staff claims with proper workflows.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain updated aging reports.
• Assist in SST submissions and statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Maintain documentation and digital records for audits.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax agents, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Support HR/payroll data tasks and ad hoc financial projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting

MFRS / SST knowledge

Tools

MS Excel

Project costing software

Job description

VCS Interior in Malaysia seeks a skilled accounting professional to manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and project costing across design-and-build projects. You will ensure compliance with MFRS and SST, prepare statements, and support audits.

You will liaise with banks, auditors, suppliers, and clients, process invoices, monitor cash flow, and contribute to ongoing process improvements in a dynamic interior design and build firm.