Accountant Assistant

About the role

An accounting role supporting the preparation and maintenance of full sets of accounts, with a focus on project-related accounting in a construction environment. The role involves assisting with monthly and quarterly account closing, audit preparation, and compliance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of full sets of accounts
• Assist with monthly and quarterly account closing and reporting
• Prepare and review project-related accounting records, including progress claims, payment certificates, retention, and project costs
• Assist in preparing schedules and supporting documents for audit and tax purposes
• Ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded and supported by relevant documentation
• Assist in monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable, project collections, and supplier/subcontractor balances
• Perform bank reconciliations and other accounting reconciliations
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, including MFRS
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of audit and accounting firm experience
• Knowledge and understanding of MFRS (Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards) and accounting principles
• Familiarity with construction accounting, including progress claims, interim certificates, retention sums, contract costs, and project-related accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software such as SQL Accounting
• Good command of English and Mandarin/Chinese, both written and spoken
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, auditors, and other departments