Assistant Accountant

Company Description

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale customers.

We are establishing a new data centre in PJ, meeting the current and future digital needs of Malaysia by accelerating job skills, direct investment and economic prosperity.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

Job Description

As our Assistant Accountant you’ll be responsible for month-end accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and supporting audits and regulatory submissions. Here you’ll manage intercompany invoicing, assisting with tax compliance activities, and collaborating with finance teams across regions to ensure smooth operations. 

To be successful in this role your key responsibilities will include: 

• Perform month-end accounting processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts  

• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately  

• Liaise with auditors by providing supporting documents and preparing draft financial statements  

• Prepare intercompany invoicing and intercompany reconciliations  

• Support the submission of financial information to regulatory bodies such as MDEC, MIDA, etc  

• Assist in the submission of direct and indirect tax computations  

• Manage employee credit card reconciliation  

• Experience in fixed asset accounting is an added advantage  

• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements based on each country's regulations  

• Work closely with the finance, project finance, and accounting teams in Australia and Malaysia  

Qualifications

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent  

• 3+ years’ commercial experience in Accounting 

• Ability to perform detailed reconciliations of accounts 

• Sound knowledge of organisational accounting procedures 

• Intermediate to Advance Excel skills  

• Strong attention to detail 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and effective interpersonal skills 

Additional Information

• Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC and Malaysia’s latest data centre development 

• Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture 

• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow) 

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

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