Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A global business solutions provider is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. This role involves managing clients' bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and liaising with auditors. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and a relevant degree or professional accounting certification. Successful applicants will enjoy opportunities for career advancement, training, and a hybrid working arrangement. Comprehensive wellness coverage and study leave are also offered.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Training and development

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical dental and wellness coverage

Study leave and professional membership coverage

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in client accounting or financial audit fields.
• Experience in guiding and reviewing junior members' work.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform book-keeping and record accounting entries accurately.
• Prepare timely accounts, including management reports.
• Review consolidation accounts and manage audit processes.
• Coordinate with tax advisors and perform calculations.
• Support Business Units with high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related field

Professional studies (ACCA, MIA, CPA)

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

Application Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

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

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