Accounts Assistant - APAC

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

September 2025

Job Purpose:

• To work within the finance team to ensure accurate reporting of APAC results within the month end timetable.
• To ensure that accounting records are accurate and up to date.
• To ensure payments and invoicing are processed accurately and timely.

Directly Reports To:

• Regional Finance Manager

along with:

• Group Finance Team Members

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Project Engineers / Managers, Regional Manager, Department Managers, other finance team members

External Relationships:

• Bank, Suppliers, Customers and Auditors

Main Responsibilities:

• Work with the Finance Manager to produce monthly APAC accounts (up to Trial Balance) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Book AP invoices and process payments on a timely basis.
• Book Sales orders, process invoicing requests and apply cash receipts on a timely basis.
• Update monthly APAC Revenue and Revenue forecast, in conjunction with Regional Manager & Region Finance Manager.
• Compile and review inputs for monthly payroll.
• Assist with annual audit.
• Assist with tax submission process.
• Assist with the preparation of the yearly budget.
• Ad hoc finance support as required.

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities:

• To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.

• Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is complete.
  
  

Internal training rEQUirements:

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling
• STATS Internal Courses - Basic Level

Qualifications:

• Three to Five years relevant industry experience within a finance department, with similar experience.
• Working towards or planning to start financial qualifications is desired, but not essential.

Experience / Competence / Skills / Knowledge:

• Financial accounting experience
• ERP system experience
• Competent in the use of Excel
• IT skills using all Microsoft packages
  
  

Personal Qualities:

• Highly motivated and able to use own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to prioritise workload and excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Having the ability to work in a team and communicate with all levels of staff

Additional Note:

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.

 Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the listed qualifications or experience. We recognise that relevant experience and potential can take many forms, and we value a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. If you are enthusiastic about the role and believe you could contribute meaningfully, we welcome your application.