Scuba Diving Accountant

Tropical Research And Conservation Centre; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation NGO in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Accounts & Administration Officer. Candidates must be Malaysian citizens or permanent residents and hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Responsibilities include managing bank accounts, processing payroll, preparing financial reports, and liaising with external parties. The position offers a permanent role with a fixed salary, food and accommodation on-site, and conservation training, including opportunities for daily scuba diving.

Benefits

Fixed salary

EPF and annual leave

Food & accommodation on site

Conservation training

Opportunities for scuba diving and further dive training

Qualifications

• Malaysian citizen or permanent resident.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts.
• Further experience in an administrative position is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple bank accounts and project financing.
• Handle payments and invoicing.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting.
• Oversee tax filings and manage petty cash.
• Process payroll and maintain HR records.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Bilingual (Malay and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline

Job description

TRACC is seeking an Accounts & Administration Officer at our island-based, conservation NGO in Sabah, Malaysia. We regret that this role is only available to candidates with legal rights to live and work in Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple bank accounts and project financing.
• Handle payments and invoicing.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting, monitoring and forecasting.
• Oversee tax filings, financial deadlines and manage petty cash.
• Process payroll and maintain HR records.
• Maintain company filing systems, records & archives.
• Manage SOPs and company documentation.
• Liaise with company secretary, external accountant & auditors.
• Process work permits, visa-related documents.
• Handle government matters and operational licenses.
• Provide administrative support to field teams and management.

Requirements

• Malaysian citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in accounts
• Further experience in an administrative position an advantage
• Proficient user of Accounting software, CRM systems and Microsoft office
• Confident in both Malay and English; written and spoken

What We Offer

• Permanent position
• Fixed salary, EPF, annual leave, etc.
• All food & accommodation on site
• Conservation training
• Opportunities for daily scuba diving and further dive training.