Senior Accounts Executive (Fund Accounting)

FastLane Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A licensed corporate service provider is seeking a Senior Accounts Executive for fund accounting operations in Selangor, Malaysia. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance, and providing financial insights. Required qualifications include a Diploma/Degree in Accountancy and 4–5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on fund operations. The salary is between RM6,000 and RM7,000, and benefits include 18 days of annual leave and a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

18 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangement

Blue Skies Friday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle a portfolio of accounting clients, reporting directly to Account Managers.
• Manage month-end close processes and reconcile accounting transactions.
• Prepare financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Accounts management

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Experience with Xero and MYOB

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Selangor, Malaysia

Full‑Time

On‑Site

Job Description

Senior Accounts Executive (Fund Accounting)

Position

Senior Accounts Executive

Location

Selangor, Malaysia

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 be responsible 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 client's 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 of 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

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement is 18 days per annum for Managers and 14 days per annum for Executives.
• Study Leave, Examination Leave, Compassionate Leave – 3 days per annum
• Marriage Leave – 3 days
• Birthday Leave, Community Service Leave – 1 day per annum
• Family Care Leave – 2 days per annum
• Medical Leave, Hospitalisation Leave, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave – as per the Employment Act
• Flexible Working Arrangement
• Blue Skies Friday – can leave 2 hours earlier on the last Friday of the month