Senior Accountant - Malaysia

About Igloo

Igloo (formerly Axinan) is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. With offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, and India, Igloo is fueled by a mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all. Igloo's innovation solutions empower companies to eliminate operational risk, drive new revenue streams, and optimise and enhance their existing products and services. With a successful Pre-Series C fund round of US$36 million in Dec 2023, Igloo has now raised over US$100 million. The leading regional insurtech firm looks to expand regionally with strategic acquisitions and hiring great talent.

As a passionate team building meaningful solutions to make an impact, we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us at Igloo. At our core, we prioritise teamwork and foster a culture built on strong collaboration and we are looking for talented people like you.

About the role

This role will assist the Finance Manager and be responsible for the full set of accounts of Malaysia, which is in the business of insurance technology. The candidate needs to be familiar with the insurance industry and common taxes in Malaysia. It also requires the candidate to understand the business models of various partnerships well by perusing the commercial contracts and liaising with the commercial team.

Job Responsibilities

1. Monitor full set of accounting functions (AR, AP, GL), ensure timely collections and payments, and work closely with the commercial and operations teams.
2. Ensure timely tax reporting and payment, monitor tax planning to achieve tax efficiency.
3. Perform bank reconciliations.
4. Oversee and record the accuracy of all receivables and accrued revenue.
5. Prepare purchasing taxes and filing.
6. Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
7. Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
8. Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
9. Monitor and implement internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
10. Assist in system upgrades, automation projects, and process improvements.
11. Support any ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned by a manager.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA, or equivalent.
2. At least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably with proven full sets of accounts, reporting, and tax experiences. Prior experience in consolidation is a strong advantage.
3. Working at a fast-growing regional startup (e-commerce) and audit experience and insurance experience is a huge plus.
4. Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, Xero, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
5. Experience with insurance brokerage/insurance/fintech is an added advantage.
6. Critical thinking skills and growth mindset.
7. A self-starter with hands-on experience.
8. Hands-on, excellent attention to details with a control-centric mindset.
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.