Assistant Accountant
Johor (Tanjung Langsat), Malaysia
Permanent position

About Us:
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.

The Role:
With the rapid growth of James Fisher Offshore in the APAC region, our goal is to localise the role that is currently based in the UK. We believe localising the role is pivotal in supporting the ever-growing accounting and financial operations in Malaysia. This is to ensure our business not only stays compliant, but also thrives amidst its growth trajectory.

As Assistant Accountant, you will be assisting the Finance Manager in ensuring smooth daily accounting and financial operations in Malaysia. You will also actively contribute to process and internal control improvements. Primarily, you will be responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions and assisting the Finance Manager with the financial reporting to the head office in the UK.

Principle Accountabilities:

Accounts Payable:
Manage account payable (AP) by ensuring reviewing and processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors, and reconciling discrepancies.
Improve account payable process and strengthen internal control.

Accounts Receivable and Credit Control:
Manage account receivable (AR) by preparing and issuing invoices to customers, monitoring payments and following up on outstanding invoices.
Supporting Head Office in ad-hoc AR and Credit Control responsibilities.
Improve account receivable process and strengthen internal control.

Financial Reporting:
Record journal entries and update the General Ledger to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, petty cash, and other financial records.
Assist in monthly stock count and stock analysis.
Assist in month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliation.
Perform PL analysis for tax reporting purpose.

Compliance and Support:
Assist in the coordination with external auditors, tax agents.
Assist in the issuance of e-invoice to customers and suppliers in the portal.

In addition, support Malaysia office with ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Possession of a Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance or other related fields. Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), with professional qualification from ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent.
• Alternatively, we encourage candidates who are aspiring Accountants who are looking to complete their professional studies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Ideally, experience with SAGE or IFS system as this would be an added advantage.
• Conversant with accounting standards, Companies Act 2016 and other regulatory compliance requirements.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience of practical accounting and finance.
• Prior experience in the audit field with “Big 4” or mid-tier audit firms is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• You will need to be proficient in English.
• You will have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in financial record-keeping and reporting and be self-motivated, reliable and mature.
• You will possess integrity and be comfortable with accountability.

*For this role you will need to have the right to reside and work in Malaysia.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

At James Fisher we are relied on to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly.
We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Alongside our valuable partnerships with customers, communities and suppliers, we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business.
Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

James Fisher and Sons plc, are proud to be partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.