Assistant Accountant

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant  to join our team in Port Klang, Malaysia. This Individual is responsible for supporting the Finance & Accounts Manager in financial operations, maintaining accurate accounting records, and ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage financial transactions, financial reports (AP, AR , GL & Cash Management), accounting records, bank reconciliations, and petty cash activities.
• Maintain employee records, support payroll processing, and coordinate employee updates with social security authorities.
• Prepare and manage tax invoices through the government e-invoicing system and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Support procurement and purchasing systems by reviewing supplier pricing, travel claims, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with departments to maintain internal controls, report financial issues, and support any other duties as delegated by the Financial Controller, Finance & Accounts Manager and General Manager.
  

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate literacy and be numerate
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office Suite)
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Good attention to detail

• Team player
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good timekeeping. (Ability to work with tight deadlines and have a sense of urgency)

• Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal
• Effective interpersonal skills (Positive attitude, pleasant, hardworking, trustworthy, and matured and able to maintain confidentiality at all times)

• Flexible and ability to adapt and adopt to company’s values and culture, as well as fast changes within the company

Required Work Experience

• Prior experience of HR and financial accounting principles would be an advantage

Required Qualifications

• Accounting Degree or an equivalent Qualification

Required Languages

• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia (reading, writing and speaking)

BENEFITS 

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.