Senior Accountant

Vistra; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business services company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Senior Associate for Client Accounting. You will manage accounting functions for trust accounts, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reports. The ideal candidate has 3 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and professional development support.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Competitive leave entitlement

Internal mentorship program

Reimbursement of professional membership fees

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an accounting role, ideally client facing.
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail with time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting function for assigned trust accounts.
• Prepare full set of accounts and financial statements accurately.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines.

Skills

Client facing experience

Good communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Professional certificate (ACCA/CIMA/MIA/MICPA)

Job description

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It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

Senior Associate, Client Accounting

Reporting to the Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Malaysia and you will be one of our team assisting the clients specializing in accounting to have their accounting reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounting function for assigned trust accounts or client accounts, ensuring all financial activities comply with trust agreements, regulatory guidelines, and applicable accounting standards.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret accounting data to ensure accurate book-keeping, proper classification of transactions, and integrity of financial records.
• Prepare the full set of accounts and unaudited financial statements for trust accounts within established timelines, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to reporting requirements.
• Handle ad-hoc duties and special assignments related to trust accounting, reporting, and process improvement as required.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in accounting role. Added advantage for candidate with client facing role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or any relevant professional certificate such as ACCA/CIMA/MIA/MICPA.
• Good communication skills and able to read, write and speak in English.
• Detail oriented with good time management skills.

Company Benefits

At our Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness reimbursement and competitive leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.

As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees like ICSA, CPA, STEP, ACCA, MIA etc. in ensuring you stay ahead in your field.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!