Senior Accountant

DayOne; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne, a fast-growing data center developer, is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support regional finance operations across multiple entities and currencies in a lean, high-visibility environment.

You will own end-to-end accounting processes, drive month-end close, prepare financial statements, coordinate with external auditors and tax agents, ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance, and strengthen internal controls including SOX. Big 4/MNC background is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with active CPA/ACCA/ICAEW.
• 5+ years in accounting or regional finance roles.
• Big 4 or multinational company (MNC) experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP SAP S/4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close activities for multiple entities and currencies.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and secretaries across jurisdictions.
• Ensure IFRS/US GAAP reporting and internal accounting policies.
• Maintain strong financial controls and SOX compliance.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Tax compliance

SOX controls

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/ICAEW

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we've built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we're just getting started.

As we expand into new international markets, we're looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.

If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne's next chapter.

Company Overview

DayOne is rapidly expanding across Asia and Europe, and our finance function is scaling alongside the business. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions within a fast-paced regional environment.

This role sits within the finance team and focuses on full-set accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, and maintaining strong financial controls across the region.

About The Role

This is a hands-on accounting role supporting regional finance operations across multiple entities. The position requires someone who is comfortable owning the accounting process end-to-end, working in a lean environment, and partnering with stakeholders across different countries and functions.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable operating independently while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and reporting discipline within a fast-growing organization.

Best fit: Big 4 alumni or experienced MNC accounting professionals looking for broader regional exposure and ownership within a growing international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own month-end close activities for assigned entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, management reports, and variance analysis
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and accounting documentation
• Support multi-entity accounting activities across different countries and currencies
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP reporting requirements and internal accounting policies
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries across jurisdictions
• Support corporate tax filings and statutory compliance activities
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of accounting records
• Identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance
• Maintain accounting accuracy and reporting integrity within SAP S/4HANA
• Support ad hoc finance projects, system improvements, and regional finance initiatives

Role Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with active CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent professional qualification
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or regional finance roles
• Big 4 audit or multinational company (MNC) experience preferred
• Strong hands-on experience in full-set accounting and month-end close
• Exposure to IFRS and/or US GAAP environments
• Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, and statutory compliance
• Working knowledge of SOX/internal controls
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA preferred

Nice to Have

• Multi-country accounting or regional finance exposure
• Experience coordinating with overseas stakeholders and external auditors
• Exposure to high-growth or fast-scaling environments
• Background in infrastructure, data center, real estate, or capital-intensive industries

Why DayOne?

DayOne is a fast-growing data center developer with an expanding footprint across Asia and Europe. As the business scales, the finance team is evolving alongside it, creating opportunities for finance professionals to gain exposure across markets, entities, systems, and stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a lean, high-visibility environment where you will gain broad regional exposure while contributing directly to the growth and operational maturity of the business.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.