Accountant – EU Delegation to Malaysia

 The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Malaysia has a vacancy for an:

Accountant

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Malaysia is seeking a candidate with relevant qualification in accounting, financial management or general business administration. Candidates without such a qualification but who have at least four years professional experience working in Accounting are also invited to apply.

Job Title: Accountant
Job location : Delegation Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Gross monthly salary with 5 years of experience: MYR 4,731.00

Overall purpose: The Accountant will assist in the administrative and financial management of the Delegation according to the functions & duties specified below:

Functions and Duties:

• Assist HoA in accounting and financial management;
• Process all payments and purchase orders;
• Handle petty cash;
• Assist in the preparation of the Delegation’s budget estimations and servicing costs. Supervision of the implementation of approved budget and specific budget lines;
• Assist in the preparation of Delegation’s reporting to HQ;
• Assist in administration matters (HR management, missions, leave planning, local staff matters, payroll, insurance, provident funds, severance grant etc.);
• Contact local authorities and prepare documents concerning customs clearance procedures on importation of goods; personal effects; purchase or sales of service and private vehicles;
• Follow implementation for contracts of office, housing (residence, accommodation of other staff) and office equipment;
• Assist HoA with infrastructure activities concerned with office and residential maintenance, transport and similar services;
• Responsible for the up keeping of the Inventory (records and database) of items and goods (office and accommodations)
• Participate at the organisation of Delegation’s events, as required;
• With the agreement of HoA and HoD, substitute for HoA in his absence;
• To undertake other assignments that may be requested for the efficient functioning of the Delegation administration.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 21 March 2014.

Read more and apply here.