Assistant Accountant

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.  Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.  

As part of the HKA team, you can expect:

• Joining an international Management Consultancy, making an impact through strategic financial decision making.
• Opportunity to join a high performing team and create value.
• Broaden your technical knowledge within an international company.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Accountant in our Kuala Lumpur office who loves being part of a multi-disciplined team and is looking for a challenge. You will be responsible for the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, assist with the preparation of month end reporting, and overall support to the finance team.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for:

• Process Accounts Payable
• Processing accounts payable transactions, employee expense reimbursements and preparing electronic banking for approval
• Support local year-end results
• Preparing journals for month end processing and balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconciling sub-contractor invoices and preparing margin analysis
• Assisting the Financial Controller with weekly and monthly reporting
• Supporting the Finance team with the annual audit, and other ad hoc requests

Skills are Experience

Ideally you will possess the following:

• Degree qualified in Accounting or studying towards an accounting qualification
• Demonstrable experience in any accounting field/discipline
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft packages and ERP accounting software
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as role involves liaising with many stakeholders
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Started or willing to pursue a membership towards a recognised accounting body
• Ability to learn quickly, multitask effectively and work to deadlines
• Enthusiasm to grow and develop professionally within the role

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working. 

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

CLOSING DATE: 2 November

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information. 

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.

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