Accountant

• Handle full-set accounts, including filling out and reporting the balance sheet, profit and loss, etc.
• Manage and reconcile all the company's accounting transactions, including AR and AP.
• Processing and recording transactions including verifying, and posting receipts for goods sold or services rendered.
• Act as a financial business partner for the team leads of the Modern and General Trade business.
• Timely preparation and dissemination of the company's financial statements.
• Ensure monthly or annual closing and timely payments for payroll, statutory statements, debtors, suppliers, etc.
• Responsible for researching, resolving account discrepancies and computing the company's tax and preparing tax returns.
• Maintaining records regarding payments, account statuses and generating reports and statements for internal use.
• Overseeing credit policies, assessing customer creditworthiness, setting credit limits, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and optimizing cash flow through effective debt collection practices.
• Working with the collections department to review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new or better repayment terms.
• Assist in developing expense statements, budget forecasts, and expenditure analyses.
• Coordinate the compilation of financial documents for both internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with other departments in maintaining and ensuring all records are accurate and accounts receivable ledgers, journals and bookkeeping are up-to-date.
• Review and ensure all financial transactions and records are according to the company's policies and adhere to Malaysian law.
• Staying updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations is necessary to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Ensure team optimization for client satisfaction and business strategy alignment by enhancing performance, monitoring service quality, and addressing issues while implementing initiatives supporting organizational goals.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time including administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts

Responsibilities

• Handle full-set accounts, including filling out and reporting the balance sheet, profit and loss, etc.
• Manage and reconcile all the company's accounting transactions, including AR and AP.
• Processing and recording transactions including verifying, and posting receipts for goods sold or services rendered.
• Act as a financial business partner for the team leads of the Modern and General Trade business.
• Timely preparation and dissemination of the company's financial statements.
• Ensure monthly or annual closing and timely payments for payroll, statutory statements, debtors, suppliers, etc.
• Responsible for researching, resolving account discrepancies and computing the company's tax and preparing tax returns.
• Maintaining records regarding payments, account statuses and generating reports and statements for internal use.
• Overseeing credit policies, assessing customer creditworthiness, setting credit limits, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and optimizing cash flow through effective debt collection practices.
• Working with the collections department to review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new or better repayment terms.
• Assist in developing expense statements, budget forecasts, and expenditure analyses.
• Coordinate the compilation of financial documents for both internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with other departments in maintaining and ensuring all records are accurate and accounts receivable ledgers, journals and bookkeeping are up-to-date.
• Review and ensure all financial transactions and records are according to the company's policies and adhere to Malaysian law.
• Staying updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations is necessary to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Ensure team optimization for client satisfaction and business strategy alignment by enhancing performance, monitoring service quality, and addressing issues while implementing initiatives supporting organizational goals.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time including administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, preparing invoices, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in Manufacturing / FMCG / Trading.
• Preferable a Chartered Accountant (ACCA) with MIA membership.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SQL).

Requirements

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Fluent in both Bahasa Melayu and English, with proficiency in Mandarin being highly advantageous.
• Able to work in Ayer Keroh, Melaka.

Company information
Registration No.
1078408-K Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an accountant?
• Do you have a professional membership with an accounting body?
• Which of the following accounting software are you experienced with?

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