Senior Accounts Executive

FastLaneRecruit; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A licensed corporate service provider is seeking a Senior Accounts Executive in Selangor, Malaysia, to manage a portfolio of accounting clients. This role involves end-to-end fund accounting, financial reporting, and compliance tasks with a focus on accuracy and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Accountancy, at least 4 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. Familiarity with Xero is a plus. The position offers a salary range of RM6,000 to RM7,000 and allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in accounting, with 2–3 years in accounting firms.
• Ability to handle full sets of accounts independently.
• Candidates with expertise in financial planning and analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of accounting clients and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and ensure compliance of financial statements.
• Collaborate with clients on budgeting and financial planning.

Skills

Accounts handling

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Job brief

Position: Senior Accounts Executive

Location: Selangor, Malaysia | Hybrid

Scope: End-to-end fund accounting and finance operations covering month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, audit coordination, and client advisory.

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a licensed corporate service provider, and are seeking an experienced Funds-trained accounting professional with hands-on experience managing full sets of accounts, month-end close, and financial reporting within an accounting firm or fund environment.

This role will beresponsible for managing a portfolio of clients with a strong focus on fund accounting and financial operations. The incumbent will be hands-on in daily finance workflows, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements, while partnering closely with clients and managers on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. The position requires maturity, strong technical grounding, and the confidence to engage clients and auditors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement across fund and corporate structures.

Responsibilities

• Handle a portfolio of accounting clients, reporting directly to Account Managers.
• Handle clients month-end close processes, including data entry and reconciliation of accounting transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions to ensure accuracy of accounting information and resolve any discrepancies.
• Hands-on involvement in day-to-day client finance operations, workflows, and processes.
• Handle various accounting systems and applications (Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax, etc.) and provide feedback for system improvements.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in place.
• Collaborate closely with the client and Manager-in-charge on budgeting and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with the clients strategic goals and objectives.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and financial forecasts, making recommendations based on data analysis, trend identification, and variance supervision.
• Preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and provide insights on the financial performance of the company and the group, presenting findings to clients.
• Ensure compliance with GST tax regulations and others.
  Provide service support and coordinate annual statutory audits with external auditors.
• Undertake special assignments and ad-hoc functions as needed, contributing to ongoing process improvements and efficiency.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accountancy or relevant Professional Accounting Qualifications.
• Minimum 4–5 years experience in accounting, with at least 2–3 years in accounting firms.
• Working experience in a CPA firm or fund management companies would be an added advantage.
• Ability to handle full sets of accounts.
• Positive attitude, hardworking, and able to work independently.
• Experience in using Xero and MYOB will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with proven expertise in financial planning and analysis are preferred.
• Maturity, integrity, and a high level of discretion, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of conducting in-depth research and data analysis to resolve complex issues.

Salary

The salary offered ranges between RM6,000 and RM7,000.