Accounts Executive

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malaysia.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks for a select group of Australian clients

• Process and evaluate transactions utilizing Xero and various cloud accounting platforms

• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and loans

• Manage both accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Maintain general ledger accounts while ensuring accuracy in account coding and transactions

• Prepare and record journals as necessary

• Handle payroll processing and ensure thorough reviews

• Reconcile payroll, superannuation, and related balance sheet accounts

• Support the preparation of Australian GST and Business Activity Statements

• Conduct GST reconciliations

• Assist with accounting processes at month-end and quarter-end

• Maintain essential documents and accounting records

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in reconciliations and unusual transactions

• Communicate with clients regarding bookkeeping inquiries and pending information

• Collaborate with accountants and managers to keep client records accurate and up-to-date

• Prepare year-end balance sheet reconciliations, annual workpapers, and supporting schedules

• Identify and draft year-end adjusting journals for review

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and draft accounts

• Support individual and business income tax return preparations

• Prepare accompanying tax schedules and calculations

• Gather and organize information for annual compliance tasks

• Address review points from supervising accountants

• Execute accounts preparation and taxation tasks under the supervision of the Australian accounting team

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 3 or more years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience

• Strong practical skills in bookkeeping and reconciliation

• Solid understanding of double-entry accounting

• Experience in maintaining general ledger and balance sheet accounts

• Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

• Experience in payroll management

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with Xero or other cloud accounting software

• Ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

• Capacity to manage recurring deadlines

• Capability to work independently while adhering to established procedures

• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance when necessary

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred

• Candidates with extensive practical bookkeeping and accounting experience will also be considered

• Proficient in both written and spoken professional English and Mandarin communication

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the Australian accounting team and clients

• Must be able to work agreed hours to provide overlap with the Adelaide office

• Must be located in Malaysia

• Must adhere to confidentiality, privacy, and information-security standards

• Required to use computer equipment and systems provided or approved by the employer

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time remote work arrangement

• Work from an approved private home-office setting

• Computer equipment and systems provided or approved by the employer

• Training offered on relevant systems, procedures, and Australian accounting standards