Sr. Accountant (Accounts Payable)

Shankar Associates, Chartered Accountants; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Malaysia is seeking an accountant to oversee accounts payable and related tasks. The role involves team supervision, reviewing financial entries, and recommending process improvements. Candidates should possess ACCA/CA/CPA qualifications or a relevant Master’s degree, with strong skills in MS Office and ERP systems. An understanding of offshore company operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience for ACCA/CA/CPA qualified candidates.
• 3–4 years experience for those with a Master’s in Business/Finance.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and related accounting tasks.
• Scrutinize supplier ledgers for accurate postings.
• Review and provide feedback on accounting entries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ACCA/CA/CPA qualification

Master’s in Business/Finance

Tools

MS Office

G-Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and related accounting tasks (bank booking, invoice matching, supplier records).
• Scrutinize supplier ledgers to ensure accurate postings and coding.
• Review and provide feedback on accounting entries.
• Ensure timely posting and review of bank transactions.
• Recommend best practices, automation, and process improvements for efficiency and transparency.
• Share weekly/monthly updates and KPIs with SMT.
• Review team performance and support annual evaluations.
• Supervise, mobilize, and coordinate team members effectively.
• Document and present work to clients.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CA/CPA qualified 1–2 years or Master’s in Business/Finance 3–4 years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, G-Suite, ERP systems.
• Offshore company experience preferred.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, deadline-driven, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong team player and independent contributor.