SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Ancileo MY; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancileo MY is seeking a Senior Accountant to own end-to-end financial management for the Malaysia and Singapore entities, operating from Malaysia with support from the Singapore team.

The role combines accounting management, financial reporting, cash flow oversight, and financial controlling, while acting as a key interface between the local team, the global finance function and external accounting partners to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting and financial controlling.
• Experience using Xero or comparable financial systems.
• Experience working within an international mid-sized group is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close processes for MY and SG entities.
• Maintain accurate general ledgers and journals; perform reconciliations.
• Oversee invoicing, cash collection, and forecasting; manage supplier invoices.
• Prepare monthly rolling forecasts and management reports for management/investors.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial controlling

Autonomous with global teams

Stakeholder communication

Education

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CPA/CA/AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

The Senior Accountant will own end-to-end financial management for the Malaysia and Singapore entities, operating from Malaysia with support from the Singapore team. This hands‑on role combines accounting management, financial reporting, cash flow oversight, financial controlling and operational support. You will act as a key interface between the local team, the global finance function and external accounting partners, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance with group standards and timely delivery of reporting.

Key responsibilities

• owning month-end, and year-end close process for MY and SG entities in Xero
• maintaining accurate, up-to-date general ledgers, journals
• booking and reconciliation of accounts in Xero, including performing monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage invoicing reconciliation including billing preparation for all markets
• Prepare invoices in Xero
• Oversee cash collection and aging balance monitoring
• Record purchases and manage bookkeeping entries
• Validate and process supplier invoices
• Administer Myinvois in LHDN portal

iii. Cash & General Ledger Management

• Manage cash payments and forecasting
• Perform general ledger accounting activities including:
  • Accruals
  • Prepayments
  • Cut‑off entries
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Ensure alignment on reporting standards, processes, and timelines
• Contribute to monthly closing and financial reporting cycles
• Prepare and update monthly rolling forecasts
• Provide regular financial updates and performance insights to management
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and administrative tasks
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and improved financial governance
• Prepare and submit quarterly management reports to management and investors

3. External Coordination & Compliance

• Liaise with external accountant, corporate secretary, tax agent, auditors and advisors
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts
• Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations and group policies

4. Financial Operations & Cash Management

• Raise and monitor client invoices in alignment with internal systems
• Track cash collection and proactively follow up on outstanding receivables
• Monitor cash flow position and anticipate short- and mid-term funding needs
• Prepare and update monthly cash forecasts
• Process, schedule, and control outgoing supplier payments
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date financial data in Xero
• Maintain financial discipline and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Oversee job management processes, including time tracking and cost allocation
• Support consulting teams with proposals and purchase order management
• Conduct weekly invoicing review meetings with consulting teams
• Validate third‑party and freelance expenses (PO control and invoice verification)
• Lead monthly closing activities locally

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in accounting, with strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controlling.
• Experience using Xero or comparable financial systems.
• Experience working within a subsidiary of an international mid‑sized group is highly desirable.
• Part‑qualified or qualified accountant with CPA, CA, AAT, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented approach to financial and operational challenges.
• Ability to work autonomously while coordinating effectively with global teams.
• Effective communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.