Accounting Assistant Manager/ Senior

We are a leading professional services firm specializing in delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services to international businesses.

We are seeking a self-driven and highly motivated individual with a solid technical background and a passion for delivering exceptional client service to work with our Outsourcing Team in Forvis Mazars in Singapore. This position will be permanently based in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in accounting and financial management, while being part of a dynamic team that delivers comprehensive accounting and advisory support to a diverse portfolio of international clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and supervise the work of the Assistant/s, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Review and analyse monthly management accounts and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy.
• Review GST returns to ensure timely and accurate submission.
• Collaborate with other Forvis Mazars teams, both domestic and international, to meet client’s needs.
• Support the technical and soft skills development of the Assistant/s through on-the-job training.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and other international GAAP.
• Act as a key point of contact in client relationships, ensuring a seamless and positive client experience.
• Liaise with clients’ auditors and tax agents to ensure smooth and efficient exchange of information.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of client deliverables.
• Establish strong client relationships through proactive and positive interactions with the client’s team.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or part qualified ACCA/CPA Australia/ICAEW.
• Professional medium/large audit practice experience and/or large multi-national experience.
• Well versed in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of accounting software (XERO, SAP, Netsuite, Oracle, Quickbooks) is an advantage.
• Friendly and approachable team player with good communication, interpersonal and client servicing skills.
• Meticulous and have attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Good command of the English language.
• Proficient with the use of collaboration tools, i.e. MS Teams, DocuSign etc.

Forvis Mazars Asia Pacific Services Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Mazars Asia Pacific Services Sdn Bhd) is a Malaysia incorporated company and a member firm of Forvis Mazars, an international Advisory and Accountancy Group that operates as a single integrated partnership. Operating in over 100 countries and territories around the world, we draw on the expertise of more than 50,000 professionals to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development. MAPS supports the business operations of Forvis Mazars member firms in Asia Pacific and beyond in the delivery of services to clients.