Junior Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: CEO
Location: Taman Melawati
Company Overview:
Sari Ratu Malaysia is a leading and trusted name in authentic Indonesian culinary restaurant. Our Finance team is the backbone of our operations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance to support our continued growth and market leadership.
Primary Objective:
To support the finance department in daily accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role is crucial for maintaining transparent financial operations, supporting month-end closing processes, and contributing to the overall financial health of Sari Ratu Malaysia.
Key Responsibilities & Job Scope:
1. Core Financial Recording & Reconciliation:
- Transaction Processing: Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions, including sales, purchases, and expenses, are accurately recorded in the accounting system (SQL).
- Accounts Receivable: Update accounts receivable ledgers and issue invoices to customers (distributors, wholesalers).
- Accounts Payable: Update accounts payable ledgers, process vendor payments, and perform reconciliation of supplier statements.
- Bank & Cash Reconciliation: Perform daily/weekly reconciliation of bank statements and maintain accurate cash book records, including petty cash management.
2. Reporting & Financial Statement Support:
- Assist in the preparation of key financial statements, including balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and other relevant reports.
- Update financial data in the company database to ensure information is accurate and readily available.
- Prepare and submit routine financial reports (weekly, monthly) on activities and account status as directed.
3. Month-End & Year-End Closing Support:
- Actively participate in the monthly and yearly financial closing processes.
- Assist senior accountants in gathering supporting schedules, reconciling key accounts (especially inventory-related), and preparing audit workpapers.
4. Tax & Statutory Compliance Assistance:
- Assist in preparing and filing statutory documents, including GST/SST returns.
- Help ensure all financial records and practices comply with the Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and company policies.
- Support the preparation of documents and schedules required for internal and external audits.
5. Operational & Administrative Support:
- Review and verify employee expense claims and other financial documents for accuracy.
- Maintain meticulous digital and physical filing of all accounting documents (invoices, receipts, payment vouchers).
- Liaise with internal departments (Sales, Procurement, Warehouse) to clarify financial data and ensure smooth transactional flow.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; 1-2 years of relevant experience is advantageous.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (e.g., MFRS/GAAP) and financial reporting.
- Software Proficiency: Excellent command of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables). Experience with accounting software such as SQL or QuickBooks is a significant advantage.
Professional Attributes:
- Meticulous attention to detail and a high commitment to accuracy with numbers.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
- A team player with a strong sense of integrity and responsibility.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: RM2,000.00 - RM3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person