Full Time Accounting Assistant Jobs, Salary up to MYR 5,000 in Cheng & Co Taxation WP Kuala Lumpur - Maukerja

Job Purpose

The Trust Accounts Assistant provides day-to-day accounting and administrative support to the Perth-based Trust Accountant for CCPA’s real estate management trust account operations.

The role is responsible for assisting with trust account transaction processing, reconciliations, record maintenance, and audit preparation. All work is performed under the direction, review, and approval of the Perth-based Trust Accountant.

This role does not replace the Perth Trust Accountant. Final approval, sign-off, regulatory lodgement, and licensee responsibilities remain with the Perth Trust Accountant and/or the Licensee in Bona Fide Control.

Scope of Works & Key Responsibilities

A. Trust Account Transaction Support

• Assist in processing incoming trust monies (rental payments, security bonds, sales deposits) into the trust account.

• Prepare receipting, data entry, and supporting documentation for review by the Perth Trust Accountant.

• Assist in preparing disbursement requests and payment vouchers for property expenses and owner disbursements.

• Ensure all payments are reviewed and approved by the Perth Trust Accountant before processing.

• Assist with lawful transfers between the trust account and general account only after approval from the Perth Trust Accountant.

• Maintain accurate trust ledgers and transaction records.

B. Reconciliation & Month-End Support

• Assist with daily and monthly reconciliations of the trust bank account against the trust ledger.

• Match receipts, payments, and bank entries; investigate and escalate discrepancies to the Perth Trust Accountant.

• Prepare draft reconciliation reports and supporting schedules for review.

• Assist in month-end close and ensure documents are ready within required deadlines.

C. Compliance & Audit Support

• Maintain organised trust account records and compliance files.

• Assist with annual trust account audit preparation, including collating documents and responding to auditor queries.

• Immediately escalate any possible compliance issue, overdrawn trust account, or missing funds to the Perth Trust Accountant.

• Follow Western Australian real estate trust account legislation and regulations as instructed by the Perth Trust Accountant.

• Do not communicate with regulators or make regulatory notifications unless expressly authorised by the Perth Trust Accountant.

D. Liaison & Communication

• Act as the main day-to-day support contact for the Perth Trust Accountant on trust accounting matters.

• Communicate with property managers, tenants, owners, and internal staff as directed by the Perth Trust Accountant.

• Provide timely status updates and follow up on outstanding items.

• Escalate complex queries or issues to the Perth Trust Accountant.

E. Administrative Support

• Perform data entry, filing, document management, and record retention.

• Assist with ad hoc trust accounting and administrative tasks as required by the Perth Trust Accountant.

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.

• Exposure to trust accounting, property accounting, or real estate accounting is an advantage.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and ability to learn Western Australian trust account rules.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with accounting or property management software is an advantage.

• Accurate data entry and document management skills.

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Good written and verbal English communication.

• Able to work under supervision and follow review/approval workflows.

• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling trust funds.

• Willingness to learn and support the Perth Trust Accountant closely.

• Annual Leave
• EPF
• Health Insurance
• Medical Leave
• SOCSO
• Annual Bonus
• EIS
• Performance Bonus
• Training Provided
• 5 Working Days