Monthly Accounting and Financial Reporting- Prepare and finalize monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports, for clients across diverse industries.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes independently.
- Reconcile accounts such as bank, receivables, payables, and inventory for each client.
HR Services for Clients- Oversee and process client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
- Prepare and submit statutory payments (e.g., EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and income tax) for employees.
- Manage and maintain employee records for clients, ensuring compliance with local labor laws.
- Provide clients with HR-related reports, such as payroll summaries, headcount analysis, and statutory compliance updates.
- Assist in onboarding and offboarding employees for clients, including generating offer letters, contracts, and termination documents as required.
Supervision and Leadership- Review and supervise the work of account assistants, ensuring accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, reporting and HR deliverables
- Assign and delegate tasks effectively, providing guidance and mentorship to account assistants.
Tax Compliance and Regulatory Adherence- Prepare and file SST reports and ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
- Ensure all accounts comply with MPERS/MFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
- Assist in audit preparation and liaise with external auditors when required.
- Ensure client compliance with labor laws, payroll tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Liaise with government agencies on behalf of clients for HR-related submissions and inquiries.
Collaboration with Management- Support managers in preparing financial data for client meetings and presentations.
- Contribute to the development of workflows and policies to streamline accounting operations.
- Provide ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by the management team.
Problem Solving and Quality Assurance- Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies in financial records independently.
- Conduct spot checks and quality reviews to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Identify areas for improvement in client accounts and propose solutions.
Business Development Support- Collaborate with management to identify and implement additional value-added services for clients.
- Assist in client onboarding by setting up account structures and processes tailored to their industries.
Technology and System Optimization- Leverage accounting software (e.g., Xero, Odoo, AutoCount, SQL) to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement workflows that integrate accounting and HR processes seamlessly.
Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- At least 5 years of accounting & HR experience, ideally within an accounting firm managing multi-industry clients.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is highly preferred.
Technical Skills- Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Odoo, AutoCount & SQL.
- Experience with payroll and HR systems (e.g., SQL Payroll, e-Payroll, or similar tools).
- Strong knowledge of MPERS/MFRS, local tax laws, SST compliance and labor laws.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and analysis such as Macro.
Soft Skills- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to supervise and mentor assistant effectively.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple clients simultaneously.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability to diverse client needs.
Additional Requirements- Exposure to various industries (e.g., retail, manufacturing, construction, or consultancy) is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.
- Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll data with discretion.