Account Assistant

Straits Quay, Penang 

We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Account Assistant to join our Finance team in Penang. This role is ideal for candidates with 2–3 years of accounting experience who are eager to grow their career in a structured and supportive environment. You will play an important role in supporting daily accounting operations and ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date. 

Job highlights

•    Stable permanent position
•    Exposure to full sets of accounting operations
•    Supportive team and structured work environment
•    Opportunity to grow within the Finance function
•    Suitable for junior-level (1-3 years experience) candidates

 Responsibilities:

•    Assist with day-to-day accounting operations, including data entry and maintenance of financial records
•    Support month-end closing activities and reporting preparation
•    Prepare and process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) documents
•    Record, monitor, and reconcile bank transactions on a regular basis
•    Assist with journal entries and basic general ledger maintenance
•    Liaise with internal departments and external vendors on accounting matters
•    Perform other ad-hoc accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

•    Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
•    1–3 years of relevant accounting experience (junior level)
•    Basic understanding of AP, AR, general ledger, bank reconciliation, and journal entries
•    Responsible, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information
•    Able to work independently with minimal supervision
•    Good communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and vendors
•    Detail-oriented and comfortable handling routine, repetitive tasks
•    Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment