Accounts Associate

Position: Accounts Associate
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Employment Term: 12-Month Contract (subject to renewal OR conversion to permanent based on performance)

Company: Terra Asia Group (Internal Hire) | www.terra.my

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Associate to join our finance department. You will assist in daily financial operations and contribute to accurate financial reporting, with payroll support to senior team members.

Note: The main focus is on accounts-related responsibilities (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, etc.). Payroll duties are to support the Team —you will not be handling the full end-to-end payroll process. Prior payroll experience is not required.

Key Role & Responsibilities

• Assist in daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), bank reconciliations and data entry
• Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate financial records and reports
• Assist in organizing and preparing documentation as well as supporting schedules for tax and SST filings
• Support payroll preparation processes and ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions
• Maintain an organized filing system
• Perform general administrative duties and any other ad-hoc duties

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting or finance support roles.
• Working knowledge of AP, AR, GL, data entry, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Accounting software: Proficient with accounting systems (e.g., SQL, UBS).
• Added advantage: Proficiency in payroll softwares (e.g., HR2000, SQL, UBS, etc)
• Added advantage: Familiarity with payroll processing and Malaysian statutory compliance (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD, HRDF, EA/EC forms).
• Added advantage: Experience or exposure to Malaysian taxation—corporate tax and personal income tax (documentation, basic computations, supporting schedules, liaison with tax agents).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), with strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and other data analysis functions.
• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for document collaboration and file management.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team as required.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Work Arrangements

Location: Fully office-based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Why we offer

• Strong and conducive working environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company
• Attractive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience
• Convenient office location with easy access to public transport

Salary Range

RM 2,500 – RM 3,700 per month (commensurate with qualifications & experience)

How to Apply

If you believe your experience and skills align with the requirements of this role, we warmly invite you to submit your application.

Please email your updated Resume/CV and supporting documents to [email protected] with the subject line:

Application – Accounts Associate

To ensure your application is processed promptly, kindly include the following:

• A recent passport-sized photograph embedded in your resume or attached separately
• Copies of all relevant academic certificates, transcripts, and professional qualifications

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM2,500.00 - RM3,700.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• 1.Are you able start immediately? IF Not - How long is your notice period? How many annual leave balances do you have left? (to reduce your notice period?)
• What is your expected negotiable salary amount/range for this position?

• What is your last drawn salary amount?

• Are you willing and able to reliably commute to our office at:

A-2-6, Megan Avenue 1, 189, Jalan Tun Razak, Hampshire Park, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur?
(Yes/No)

• Are you willing to commit to a 12-months, fully office-based contract role?

• Have you previously handled a full set of accounts (end-to-end bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements)?

(Yes – Added Advantage / No – But willing to learn)

If yes, please briefly describe your experience handling a full set of accounts.

• Have you used Microsoft SharePoint or similar tools for document management and collaboration? (Yes/No)
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions? (Yes/No – specify level)

• How would you rate your English and Malay language proficiency?

English (Spoken): ☐ Basic ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced

English (Written): ☐ Basic ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced

Malay (Spoken): ☐ Basic ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced

Malay (Written): ☐ Basic ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced

• Which of the following accounting tasks have you performed before? (Select all that apply)

1. Accounts Payable (AP)

2. Accounts Receivable (AR)

3. General Ledger (GL)

4. Bank Reconciliation

5. Data Entry / Journal Postings

6. Management Accounting

7. Fixed Assets Accounting

8. Taxation (SST, Income tax, Corporate tax, etc)

9. Financial Reporting

10. Audit Preparation

11. Budgeting & Forecasting

12. Compliance & Internal Controls

13. Others (please specify)

Others (please specify)

• Which best describes your Malaysian payroll experience?

(No exposure / Support tasks only / Partial processing under supervision / Full end-to-end owner)

How long have you supported payroll tasks?
(None / less than 1 year / 1–2 years / 2–3 years / 3+ years)

• 1. Which support tasks have you handled? (Select all that apply)

a) Collecting/validating attendance & allowances
b) Verifying OT/shift calculations
c) Verifying EPF/SOCSO/EIS/PCB figures
d) Preparing EA/EC information
e) Collating inputs for salary changes/adjustments
f) Preparing bank/GIRO file for checking
g) Reconciling payroll figures to GL / bank
h) Handling basic employee payroll queries

2. Malaysian statutory items you’re familiar with (select all):
EPF / SOCSO / EIS / HRDF / PCB (MTD) / Zakat / EA & EC forms

3.Largest headcount you have supported per pay cycle:
(0–10 / 11–50 / 51–200 / 200+)

• Malaysian Taxation Exposure

What is your overall level of exposure to Malaysian taxation?
(Select one or more than one): None / Support tasks only / Prepared working schedules & basic computations / Prepared full computations & filed returns

If applicable, tick the areas you’ve handled (select all):

1) Personal/Income Tax (Form BE/B/M/MT, e-Filing/MyTax)

2) Corporate Income Tax (Form C, CP204/CP204A, capital allowances)

3) Employer Tax Compliance (PCB/MTD, TP1/TP3, EA/EC, CP22/CP22A/CP22B, CP21, e-SPC)

4) Withholding Tax for payments to non-residents (e-WHT / CP37 series; ss. 107A/109/109B)

5) SST (SST-02/SST-02A, MySST)

6) Treaty/Foreign-sourced income relief (s.132/s.133)

Briefly describe your experience (1–4 lines): __________

Work Location: In person