Accountant/Senior Accountant

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. Lead and manage a full range of accounting and finance activities for an assigned client portfolio .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeKuala Lumpur • MalaysiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting and finance activities, including full sets of accounts, tax preparation, and financial reporting under IFRS and SFRS. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and MS Excel to support analytical tasks and client advisory roles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting ManagementFinancial ReportingTax PreparationERP Systems ProficiencyAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayableGeneral LedgerGST ReturnsWithholding Tax ReturnsXBRL FilesPayroll ProcessingAnnual Tax ReturnsVariance AnalysisCashflow Forecasting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-Driven

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMS ExcelXERO

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in AccountingCACPA

Industry Keywords

Financial StatementsStatutory ReportingClient Portfolio ManagementHR Master Data MaintenanceSocial Security Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a full range of accounting and finance activities for an assigned client portfolio
Report directly to the Team Directors
Understand each assigned client's business model and act as an advisor
Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts, including AR/AP and GL
Maintain supporting schedules and perform necessary reconciliations
Prepare reports and support cashflow forecasts and variance analysis
Prepare GST and Withholding Tax returns
Prepare statutory annual reporting, including XBRL files and financial statements under IFRS and SFRS
Perform monthly payroll processing, including HR master data maintenance, pay-runs, social security administration, statutory filings, and annual income tax return submissions
Prepare annual tax returns for assigned clients
Assist Senior Accountants or Directors with company secretary activities
Handle ad-hoc client requests within the agreed scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Accounting or related field
CA/CPA preferred
Minimum 3 or 4 years of experience in Accounting
Must be IT savvy and comfortable with ERP systems
Experience with app searching and testing for XERO (ideal)
Proficient in MS Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and remotely
Self-driven and able to work within tight deadlines
Commercially minded

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Full-time employment
Exposure to a variety of tasks and problems supporting international businesses
Involvement in internal commercial matters and corporate secretary type of tasks