Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army in Malaysia is in the business of changing lives. Since 1938, we have been serving the underprivileged community in Malaysia without discrimination.



Today, The Salvation Army in Malaysia has a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. We provide residential homes for children and the elderly, hostels, family support services, daycares, tuition centres, a refugee help centre and emergency relief services in times of crisis.



Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org/malaysia



DESIGNATION : Assistant Accountant



RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Summary:

We are seeking a diligent Assistant Accountant to support our Finance team in managing day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger maintenance, monthly reporting and statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily AP & AR processes, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, and reconciliations. Manage the timely month-end closing, including journal entries and maintaining the general ledger. Assists in the cashflow management and monitoring of bank accounts. Manage the preparation of budgets and forecasts. Maintains proper recording of grants and project monies in the system. Ensure compliance with organisation policies, boards' decisions and government statutory legislation. Prepare statutory, management, and grant-related financial reports. Support the year-end closing, internal and external audits, and compliance requirements.




QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Accounting / Finance / ACCA. At least 3 years of accounting experience, with exposure to AP, AR and GL. Strong grasp of accounting standards and principles, good analytical and Excel skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines. High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.




OTHER INFORMATION

Duty Hours:

45 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break).

Work Location:

No.26, Bandar Puteri Jalan Puteri 4/2 Puchong, 47100 Selangor Malaysia.