Senior Accountant

Vistra; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage accounting tasks, prepare financial reports, and guide junior team members. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience and a degree in accounting. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits including medical coverage and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Training and development

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Comprehensive medical coverage

Study leave and professional membership coverage

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in client accounting or financial audit fields.
• Possess experience in guiding and reviewing junior members' work before submission.
• Must possess management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clients' book‑keeping and record accounting entries.
• Prepare timely weekly, monthly, and year‑end accounts.
• Review consolidation accounts and monthly accounting schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review annual statutory and non‑statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on tax computations.
• Support Business Units/clients with high‑quality deliverables.
• Provide guidance on work prepared by junior team members.

Skills

Client accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Job description

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.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Accountant. Reporting to the Team Lead/Assistant Manager, this full‑time and permanent position is based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur and offers local/regional coverage allowing you to make a significant impact to our Financial Accounting and its growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clients' book‑keeping and record accounting entries, including accruals, adjustments, and month‑end journals ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
• Prepare timely weekly, monthly, and year‑end accounts, including aging reports, listings, and management reports, while meeting all deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Review consolidation accounts, monthly accounting schedules, and management reports prepared by service providers.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and monitor unusual variances or movements.
• Review annual statutory and non‑statutory financial statements and liaise with external auditors during audit cycles.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on tax computations, filings, and submissions; perform monthly tax calculations when required.
• Support Business Units/clients by ensuring timely, high‑quality deliverables.
• Review and provide guidance on work prepared by junior team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in client accounting or financial audit fields.
• Possess experience in guiding and reviewing junior members' work before submission.
• Diploma/Degree or in the midst of pursuing professional studies in accounting/financial or its equivalent such ACCA, MIA or CPA.
• Must possess management, good communication, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity for career advancement and regional working exposure
• Training and development
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Medical dental, wellness coverage
• Study leave and professional membership coverage

Company Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness reimbursement and competitive leave entitlement.
• Internal mentorship program and reimbursement of professional membership fees such as ICSA, CPA, STEP, ACCA, MIA, etc.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an accountant?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?