Senior Executive - Business Services and Outsourcing (Accounting)

BDO Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Malaysia, based in Kuala Lumpur, is seeking a Senior Executive to manage client accounting portfolios and deliver timely financial reporting and compliance support in line with IFRS, MFRS and firm procedures.

As part of the Business Services & Outsourcing team, you will prepare full sets of accounts, review reporting, and supervise junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting with Second-Class Upper and a professional accounting qualification such as ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/MICPA.

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.
• Oversee XBRL tagging of financial statements in compliance with MBRS 2.0.
• Oversee portfolio deliverables and engagement timelines, ensuring timely completion and alignment with client expectations.
• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Time management

Client service mindset

Business acumen

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree (Second-Class Upper)

Professional accounting qualification (ICAEW/ACCA/CPA/MICPA)

Tools

XBRL tagging

IFRS/MFRS knowledge

Job description

Senior Executive - Business Services and Outsourcing (Accounting)

Senior Executive - Business Services and Outsourcing (Accounting)

Level: Experienced

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 1,200 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 take ownership of our careers, stay curious, and are brave to share new ideas and shape how things are done.
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 yearsof 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 MFRSand IFRS
• Experience supervising and coaching junior members of the team