Accounting Executive

Get to know Us:

We are on a mission to revolutionise access to global financial opportunities through digital assets.

Hata, as a licensed digital asset platform that is regulated and supervised by both Securities Commission of Malaysia and the Labuan Financial Services Authority, provides innovative online spot trading to both retail and institutional clients globally to access opportunities in the digital asset space.

Our team is composed of experienced professionals from PwC, Luno, JP Morgan, Nokia, Huawei and Grab. Powered by our mission to provide the safest & most reliable gateway to access digital assets, we adopt a customer-first approach by operating a compliant platform that is safe and easy to use for our customers.

We have big dreams to achieve and providing a safe and easy to use platform for people in our region is merely the first step. If you have big ambitions, help build our new digital asset platform with us.

Get to know the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. This role is suitable for fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1–2 years of working experience who are keen to build a strong foundation in accounting and finance operations.

You will work closely with the team on day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, documentation, and financial reporting.

The Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day accounting transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments, and data entry.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system.
• Assist with bank, supplier, and other account reconciliations.
• Check financial transactions and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Help follow up on missing documents, unclear transaction details, and minor discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing and payment follow-up.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and preparation of accounting schedules.
• Support the preparation of management accounts, financial reports, budgets, and cash flow information.
• Organize and maintain proper supporting documents for accounting and audit purposes.
• Assist with audit, tax, compliance, and regulatory documentation where required.
• Work with internal teams to obtain information and clarify finance-related matters.
• Learn to identify unusual entries, missing information, or possible errors and raise them to the relevant team member.
• Support improvements to finance processes, filing, and documentation where opportunities are identified.
• Carry out other finance and accounting duties as assigned.

The Must-Have:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles is preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to check work carefully.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and seek clarification when needed.
• Responsible, reliable, and able to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced working environment.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Basic exposure to reconciliation, invoicing, or financial reporting.

Our Culture:

At Hata, we strongly advocate for on-site work as our preferred mode of operation, prioritising the benefits of in-person collaboration and communication to promote a productive work environment. We are a forward-thinking and ambitious team that promotes equal opportunities, values diversity, hard work, and thrives on the continuous quest for excellence. If you're looking for a work environment that appreciates hard work, does not tolerate office politics, and rewards deserving employees equally, Hata is the place for you.