Senior Accountant (ID: 689733)

Agensi Pekerjaan PERSOL Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Puchong; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Malaysia is seeking a Tax Accountant to handle general accounting functions and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and fluency in Mandarin, English, and Malay. Proficiency with accounting software (like SAP or Oracle) is essential. This role requires professionalism and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Tax Accountant or Senior Accountant.
• Hands-on experience in Malaysian direct and indirect taxes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting functions including journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Fluency in English

Fluency in Malay

Professionalism

Integrity

Ability to handle confidential information

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field

MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AutoCount

SQL Accounting

Job description

Handle general accounting functions, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end closing.

Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules accurately and on time.

Ensure all financial records comply with Malaysian accounting standards and relevant tax regulations.

Assist in preparing and submitting tax-related matters such as SST and corporate income tax.

Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and relevant government authorities when necessary.

Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.

Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring.

Support the Finance Manager in financial analysis or ad-hoc reporting tasks.

Job Requirements:

Language: Fluency in Mandarin, English and Malay. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.

Possession of a relevant professional qualification such as MIA/ACCA/CPA Australia is highly preferred.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Tax Accountant or Senior Accountant in a Malaysian local company or multinational corporation, with hands-on experience in Malaysian direct and indirect taxes being mandatory.

Software Skills: Proficient in using major accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, AutoCount, SQL Accounting) and advanced Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP).

High degree of professionalism and integrity, with the ability to handle confidential information.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines like tax filing dates.

Application Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following accounting software are you experienced with?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?