Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4 (junior and senior accountants), including performance reviews and feedback.
• Oversee financial services such as bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, and reconciliations.
• Review and finalize financial statements, reports, and reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-value clients (average 2 meetings per month), providing insights and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintain accountability for deadlines, accuracy, and client satisfaction.
• Adapt to the demands of a fast-paced SME client base while balancing both senior-level and junior-level tasks.
• Optimize processes for efficiency, incorporating digital accounting tools.
• Collaborate with senior management to align team goals with the firm’s objectives.
• Support the implementation of new systems and processes to enhance service delivery.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Dext by Iris, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• High accountability and hands-on attitude.
• Prior audit experience (preferably Big 4) is an advantage.
• Willingness to adapt to digitalized accounting systems.

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