Senior Accountant

DayOne; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers, a Singapore-headquartered global infra platform, seeks a hands-on Senior Accountant to drive full-set accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting across multiple entities in a fast-growing region.

You will coordinate audits, tax compliance, and controls, partnering with stakeholders across countries. Big 4/MNC background and strong SAP experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/ICAEW) required.
• 5+ years in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or regional finance roles.
• Big 4 audit or multinational company 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.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close activities for assigned entities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and documentation.
• Support multi-entity accounting across countries/currencies.
• Ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and secretaries across jurisdictions.
• Support corporate tax filings and statutory compliance.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Full-set accounting

Month-end close

IFRS/US GAAP

SOX controls

Audit support

ERP SAP S/4HANA

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/ACCA/ICAEW

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

About DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers across Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading hyperscalers and businesses, the company engineers, builds, and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale, and reliability.

About DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers across Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading hyperscalers and businesses, the company engineers, builds, and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale, and reliability.

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.