Accounts Manager

Role Description - Accounts Manager / Assistant Manager

This is a full-time Accounts Manager role based in Petaling Jaya. The Account Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring that client objectives are met within scope, budget, and deadlines. The role involves acting as the primary point of contact for clients, managing resources, facilitating communication between teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams and providing progress updates will also be a key part of the role. This role is responsible for maintaining a full set of accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting compliance with Malaysian regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage the full set of accounts, including AP, AR, and General Ledger
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including invoicing, receipts, and journal entries
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Ensure accurate cost and revenue recognition across projects
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist in budgeting and financial forecasting

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Process weekly payments and ensure timely disbursements
• Maintain complete and accurate payment documentation
• Perform regular bank reconciliations

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Issue invoices, credit notes, and statements of account
• Review and process supplier invoices, staff claims, and reimbursements
• Ensure all expenses are properly recorded and supported
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian regulations, including tax and SST requirements
• Handle matters related to LHDN and Royal Malaysian Customs
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and tax documentation

Audit & Internal Controls

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company procedures

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate financial data in systems such as Xero and Zoho Expenses
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support implementation of finance and project-related systems

Ad-Hoc Duties

• Support additional tasks and projects as assigned by management

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 7 years working experience in Accounting
• Strong understanding of Malaysian financial regulations and tax requirements
• Hands-on experience in managing full set of accounts, not limited to review and oversight
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, Zoho)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines