Job Description

You’re not just looking for a routine accounting job. You take pride in translating numbers and financial statements into meaningful insights and actionable stories that help clients make better business decisions. This position suits those who prefer to work in an SME, want to play an important role in supporting the business's growth, and are looking for an executive-level role.

Responsible for:

Supporting bookkeeping and accounting processes for clients; maintaining relationships and communication with assigned clients; and collaborating with the team to ensure productivity and smooth workflow.

You will suit this position if you can:

• Prepare, compile, and analyse comprehensive financial records, encompassing a company's assets, liabilities, income, and expense accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Record financial transactions and account entries accurately, based on verified documentation, to maintain precise financial records.
• Develop, implement, and recommend policies and procedures that uphold and enhance accounting standards, in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards.
• Address and resolve inquiries from clients and relevant government bodies regarding account transactions, providing clear and accurate information.
• Investigate and reconcile financial discrepancies by meticulously collecting and analysing account information to ensure data integrity.
• Review and verify invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy before processing.
• Safeguard client confidence and protect operational integrity by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial information.
• Proactively update clients on all pertinent submissions, including audits, tax filings, GST submissions, and other compliance-related documents, ensuring they are informed well before deadlines.
• Strategically plan schedules and timetables to efficiently complete assigned tasks and meet all critical submission deadlines.
• Monitor tax obligations diligently to prevent penalties and ensure timely compliance with tax regulations.
• Notify clients promptly of any discrepancies or issues identified in their accounts or transactions, offering solutions and guidance as needed.
• Professionally respond to queries from auditors, clients, and other stakeholders, providing thorough and accurate information.
• Regularly report progress to the manager, highlighting key achievements and addressing any challenges encountered.
• Finalise and present comprehensive financial reports to clients, addressing any questions or concerns they may have with clarity and professionalism.
• Help clients to really understand what the numbers mean on their management accounts, and then help them to use those figures to make the right business decisions.

Job Requirements

• Hold a degree in accounts and finance and/or a professional qualification like ACCA or its equivalent.
• Ability to prioritise urgent tasks and work with a sense of urgency.
• Have good social skills to communicate with clients and manage demanding clients effectively; and communicate actively with colleagues and supervisor about work progress and issues.
• High attention to detail and meticulous with accounting tasks.
• Organised and systematic in workflow and work processes.
• Proficient in managing work schedules and time.
• Skilled in interpreting financial statements and management accounts, identifying key trends and insights to help clients understand their numbers and make informed business decisions, rather than simply producing reports.
• Strong knowledge of accounting technical skills such as accounting standards and relevant updates on Acts or regulations.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Bonus: Able to converse in Mandarin
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint).
• Added advantage: knowledge of accounting software (AutoCount/ SQL/ MYOB/ Xero).
• Openness and eagerness to learn and upskill.
• Able to collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
• Able to travel to our office in USJ 10 Subang Jaya (this is a hybrid work position, but there will be certain days required to work at the office).
• Overall a nice person (We like working with friendly and helpful people at the office!).

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