Job Summary
We are seeking a responsible, detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Department on a 5-month contract basis to provide maternity leave coverage.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day accounting operations of our group companies, primarily within the bus transportation and terminal operations business.
This position requires someone with practical accounting experience who can work independently, maintain accurate financial records and meet monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting and Bank Reconciliation
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned company bank accounts.
- Check, verify and record payment vouchers, invoices and accounting transactions.
- Prepare and post general journal entries accurately in the accounting system.
- Ensure proper supporting documentation and accurate transaction records.
2. Accounts Payable and Creditors
- Process supplier invoices with the appropriate company, project and job codes.
- Maintain creditor records and ageing reports.
- Coordinate with relevant departments regarding outstanding invoices and payment requests.
- Update payment records and maintain proper filing of paid invoices.
3. Operational Accounting
- Record bus fare income and verify supporting invoices and e-Invoice records.
- Process petty cash transactions and supporting documentation.
- Review monthly workshop stock listings, update pricing and record stock information in the accounting system.
- Maintain relevant accounting records for bus operations and related expenses.
4. Monthly and Quarterly Reporting
- Maintain prepayment schedules, including vehicle insurance, road tax and licence fees.
- Assist with quarterly Profit & Loss reporting by operational sector.
- Update creditor summaries and reconcile related-company balances.
- Assist with the preparation and updating of quarterly management accounts and supporting worksheets.
5. Statutory Documentation and Filing
- Maintain relevant journal entries and supporting schedules for payroll-related expenses, statutory contributions, audit fees and tax provisions.
- Maintain SST filing records and coordinate payment follow-ups where required.
- Ensure accounting documents are properly organised, filed and backed up according to company procedures.
6. Other Duties
- Coordinate with internal departments to obtain the required accounting information and supporting documents.
- Assist with other accounting-related assignments as instructed by the Head of Department.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma, LCCI or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Preferably 2–3 years of relevant working experience in accounting or finance.
- Hands-on experience in accounts payable, bank reconciliation, payment vouchers and journal entries.
- Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of Malaysian e-Invoicing and SST documentation is an advantage.
- Experience in preparing accounting schedules and assisting with management reports is preferred.
- Good attention to detail, organisation and time management.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
- Able to commit to the full 5-month contract period.
What We Offer
- Fixed-term employment for 5 months.
- Practical exposure to accounting operations across multiple companies.
- Statutory contributions and leave entitlements in accordance with applicable Malaysian employment laws.
- Opportunity to work with an established Finance team.
Pay: RM1,700.00 - RM2,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person