Senior Accounting Associate

TMF Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global administrative services provider is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves performing key accounting tasks, supporting month-end closing, and collaborating with teams for effective operations. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in accounting practices, particularly in international environments.

Benefits

Opportunities for internal career growth

Continuous development supported through TMF Business Academy

Feedback-rich, engaging workplace culture

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in GL accounting or Record-to-Report.
• Strong English language skills (written and spoken).
• Proactive and engaged attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and reporting tasks including journal entries and month-end closing.
• Manage daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/F&A systems (Microsoft Dynamics or OneSource)

Job description

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About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and offer broad job opportunities. We nurture and promote talented individuals, ensuring that senior positions are accessible to all.

Discover the Role

TMF Group is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for our KL office.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform general accounting and reporting tasks accurately and promptly, including processing journal entries, calculating accruals, and posting allocations.
2. Assist in month-end closing by ensuring all relevant information is entered into the system.
3. Ensure proper reconciliation of reports and accounts.
4. Handle daily Accounts Payable activities such as invoice processing, matching to purchase orders and statements, confirming authorizations, checking VAT calculations, creating payment proposals, and correcting incorrect postings.
5. Manage Accounts Receivable activities such as issuing invoices and allocating incoming payments.
6. Reconcile Accounts Payables and Receivables with the general ledger.
7. Coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders via workflow tools and email to resolve issues.
8. Manage the general email inboxes, responding to inquiries from customers and vendors promptly, supporting follow-ups, and escalating issues as needed.
9. Comply with accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
10. Continuously seek process improvements and share best practices across teams.
11. Contribute to team metrics by achieving productivity and accuracy goals daily.
12. Support the team lead in achieving performance objectives.
13. Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements with notes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legislative requirements.

Key Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is a significant advantage.
• 1-3 years of experience in an international or English-speaking environment, in areas such as GL accounting or Record-to-Report.
• Experience in multi-country, multi-legal entity environments is advantageous.
• Experience in BPO/SSC/Centralized delivery models is advantageous.
• Practical knowledge of accounting standards, GAAPs, IFRS is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/F&A systems like Microsoft Dynamics or OneSource is a plus.
• Strong English language skills (written and spoken).
• Proactive and engaged attitude.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn a range of activities from bookkeeping to corporate reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and respond positively to challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Continuous improvement mindset, process-oriented, and solution-focused work approach.
• Service-oriented attitude with effective communication skills to explain procedures and solutions to partners.

What’s in it for you?

• Collaborate with colleagues and clients worldwide on interesting and challenging projects.
• Opportunities for internal career growth within TMF.
• Continuous development supported by global learning through TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

• Help simplify business operations for our clients.
• Contribute to community through our CSR programs.
• Enjoy a feedback-rich, engaging workplace culture.
• Work from our offices globally or remotely, supporting work-life balance.

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!