Senior Staff Accountant – APAC & Hybrid Role

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Senior Staff Accountant – APAC & Hybrid Role

🏢 Company: Horizons

📍 Location: Malaysia / Remote-First

🌍 Remote: Yes

💼 Type: Hybrid/Hourly

💰 Salary: Not specified

📋 Overview

Join Horizons as a Senior Staff Accountant in our APAC region. Focus on financial compliance, reporting, and tax management in a remote-first company culture. Hybrid work opportunities available.

📝 Job Description

About Horizons

Horizons builds infrastructure for borderless teams through workforce management technology in payroll, benefits, taxes and compliance. We enable businesses to hire talent globally spotlessly.

Our company fosters an inclusive international environment committed to diversity. As we grow rapidly, we seek dedicated professionals to support our vision.

Role Overview

We seek a skilled Senior Staff Accountant to manage financial operations, tax compliance, and reporting for our APAC operations. The role demands meticulous attention to detail and expertise in accounting principles while supporting the company’s financial well-being.

Responsibilities

Compliance & Accounting Operations

Oversee local regulatory compliance in the APAC region (primarily India)
Prepare and submit accurate tax returns (income tax, GST)
Handle government filings and coordinate with tax consultants
Collaborate with external auditors for statutory audits

Financial Management

Maintain financial records through day-to-day accounting tasks
Prepare timely financial reports including monthly/quarterly/annual statements
Conduct financial analysis, identify trends, and recommend improvements

Process & Controls Improvement

Develop and implement internal controls for financial integrity
Act as liaison with government authorities and stakeholders
Revise and optimize accounting procedures for efficiency and automation

Requirements & Preferences

Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field required
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience necessary
Exceptional Excel proficiency with Power Query/Bi preferred
Mandatory skills: Broad accounting principles, financial analysis & forecasting
Excellent communication abilities (written and verbal)

Company Benefits

Horizons offers: Competitive compensation, flexible remote/hybrid opportunities, international work experiences, professional development, and all necessary tools for success.

✅ Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience
Strong aptitude for mathematics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced computer literacy (especially in Microsoft Excel)
Power Query and Power BI skills considered an advantage
Sound understanding of accounting principles
Experience with financial analysis and forecasting
Comfort and ability to communicate professionally via various channels (email, phone, in-person)
Proactive, energetic approach with strong problem-solving skills