Senior Executive/Assistant Manager - Business Services and Outsourcing (Accounting)

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in the Kuala Lumpur office, the Senior Executive will manage client accounting portfolios, delivering timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance support in accordance with IFRS, MFRS and firm procedures. You will prepare full sets of accounts and monthly financial reports, review budgets/forecasts, and provide insights to support business decisions.

The role also includes coaching junior staff and safeguarding quality controls.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting degree with professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/MICPA)
• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong English communication and report writing skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of accounts and statutory financial statements per IFRS/MFRS
• Manage client relationships and provide timely support
• Prepare monthly financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and insights
• Oversee XBRL tagging of financial statements per MBRS 2.0
• Ensure deliverables meet timelines and client expectations
• Coach and supervise junior team members

Skills

Verbal and written English

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Client service mindset

Education

Accounting degree with professional qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/MICPA)

Tools

XBRL tagging

Job description

BDO in Malaysia is part of the leading global professional services network, BDO International, providing audit, tax, advisory, business and outsourcing services to clients across diverse industries. With over 60 years of experience, we are supported by more than 1,400 professionals — including over 200 Partners and Directors — across offices in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam.

At BDO, we shape what matters:

We grow together, to reach higher.

We collaborate, show up for one another, and build meaningful relationships — growing our careers in a workplace where we can thrive and belong.

We shape solutions, to go further.

We take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done.

We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Trust and integrity are the foundation of everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, leading with purpose while delivering quality outcomes.

Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, you won’t do it alone. From building meaningful careers for our people to shaping solutions for our clients, at BDO, we do it together. Come and shape what matters with us.

Overview

Based in our Kuala Lumpur office, the Business Services & Outsourcing (“BSO”) team provides clients with the full range of accounting and back-office services, including bookkeeping, management accounting, financial reporting, SST compliance, payroll & compliance and any other ad hoc advice and assistance on accounting-related matters.

As a Senior Executive, you will be responsible for managing client accounting portfolios and delivering timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance support in accordance with applicable accounting standards and firm procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of accounts, statutory financial statements, and related disclosures for a portfolio of clients in accordance with IFRS, MFRS, and other applicable accounting frameworks
• Manage and strengthen client relationships by understanding clients’ business needs, addressing queries, and providing timely support
• Prepare monthly financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to provide insights that support business decision-making
• Prepare and/or review XBRL tagging of financial statements in compliance with SSM’s MBRS 2.0 requirements.
• Oversee portfolio deliverables and engagement timelines, ensuring efficient execution, timely completion and alignment with client expectations
• Escalate issues to managers or clients in a timely and professional manner
• Coach and supervise junior members of the team
• Ensure all client engagements are delivered in accordance with the firm’s risk management, quality control, and internal compliance requirements

Education and professional skills / knowledge

Experience & Education:

• A recognised degree in Accounting or equivalent, with at least a Second-Class Upper classification with a Professional Accounting qualification such as ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/MICPA
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience

Other skills:

• Good command of both verbal and written English
• A strong team player with good interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, meticulous and able to work under pressure with accuracy and focus under tight deadlines
• Possess a client service mind-set and a strong appreciation of business acumen
• Working knowledge of MFRS and IFRS
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team

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