Senior Accountant

Monroe Consulting Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment Firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Professional Services industry to hire an Accountant based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role focuses on accounting, financial reporting and compliance for Singapore-incorporated entities within a regional service delivery environment.

You will prepare full sets of accounts, monthly management accounts and year-end statements, while supporting audits and tax computations across multiple

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in full-set accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience within outsourced accounting/shared services/regional finance environments is advantageous.
• Professional qualification or partial qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA/MICPA) desirable.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, double-entry accounting and financial reporting practices.
• Experience with external auditors and statutory audit support is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of accounts, bookkeeping records, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, quarterly packages and year-end financial statements per Singapore standards.
• Support audits through audit schedules and reconciliations.
• Assist in corporate tax computations and indirect tax filings.
• Maintain records across multiple platforms and support system onboarding and data migration.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders on ad hoc financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional qualification desirable (ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment Firm, is partnering with an organisation in the Professional Services industry to hire an Accountant. This opportunity is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Position Overview

This role has to provide accounting, financial reporting and compliance support for Singapore-incorporated companies within a regional service delivery environment. This role will support accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance and exceptional client service across multiple engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of accounts, bookkeeping records, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules for review.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting packages and year-end financial statements in accordance with relevant Singapore reporting standards.
• Support audit engagements through the preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of corporate tax computations and indirect tax filings.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple accounting platforms and support system implementation, on boarding and data migration projects.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to support ad hoc financial reporting, reconciliations and compliance requirements.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in full-set accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience within an outsourced accounting, shared services, business services or regional finance environment would be advantageous.
• Professional qualification or partial qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MICPA or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, double-entry accounting and financial reporting practices.
• Experience working with external auditors and supporting statutory audit processes is an added advantage.

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Full-set accounting and financial reporting.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting packages and year-end financial statements.
• Knowledge of relevant Singapore reporting standards.
• Bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and audit schedule preparation.
• Corporate tax computations and indirect tax filings.
• Experience working with multiple accounting platforms.
• System implementation, on boarding and data migration support.
• Regulatory compliance and adherence to professional accounting standards.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with regional stakeholders across functions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality client service.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.