Senior Accountant (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Accountant (Fintech): Managing full set accounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting with an accent on compliance, tax filings, and process optimization. Focus on streamlining month-end/year-end closing procedures and supporting strategic budgeting and forecasting activities.

Location: On-site in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Company

A leading insurance platform developer in Southeast Asia, focused on digitizing the insurance industry and building high-performance applications integrated with AI.

What you will do

• Manage full sets of accounts, including AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure timely period-end closings.
• Monitor cash flow and oversee payment management.
• Handle tax filings and ensure compliance with all local financial regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and banking institutions.
• Review and implement improvements to internal accounting controls and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification required: ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of professional accounting experience.
• At least 1 year of direct work experience in a Big-4 firm (EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC).
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced environment with a highly motivated and talented team.
• Flat organizational structure fostering hands-on contributions.
• Focus on engineering and product excellence within the fintech sector.
• Opportunity to contribute to a platform serving over 8 million users.